"Outback Opal Hunters" Trouble Underground

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,639 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:03,720 --> 00:00:03,999 Go, you Zilla. Come on. 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,879 Go, you Zilla. Come on. 5 00:00:05,960 --> 00:00:05,999 In a desperate bid to reach opal-rich grounds... 6 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,999 In a desperate bid to reach opal-rich grounds... 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,319 In a desperate bid to reach opal-rich grounds... 8 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:09,999 Easy. Easy. 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,319 Easy. Easy. 10 00:00:11,400 --> 00:00:11,999 ..the Blacklighters risk moving their ten-tonne processing plant. 11 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 ..the Blacklighters risk moving their ten-tonne processing plant. 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,879 ..the Blacklighters risk moving their ten-tonne processing plant. 13 00:00:15,960 --> 00:00:15,999 Hold up, hold up. Oh, oh. Look at the hole I'm standing in. 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 Hold up, hold up. Oh, oh. Look at the hole I'm standing in. 15 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,279 Hold up, hold up. Oh, oh. Look at the hole I'm standing in. 16 00:00:19,360 --> 00:00:19,999 If we do fall in there, it's game over. 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,679 If we do fall in there, it's game over. 18 00:00:21,760 --> 00:00:21,999 In their dangerous underground mine... 19 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,999 In their dangerous underground mine... 20 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,999 In their dangerous underground mine... 21 00:00:25,080 --> 00:00:25,999 I don't like it. ..the Cheals' operation grinds to a halt... 22 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 I don't like it. ..the Cheals' operation grinds to a halt... 23 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,959 I don't like it. ..the Cheals' operation grinds to a halt... 24 00:00:29,040 --> 00:00:29,999 Hoist won't come back down. ..as their only 25 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,319 Hoist won't come back down. ..as their only 26 00:00:31,400 --> 00:00:31,999 dirt-moving truck breaks down. 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,439 dirt-moving truck breaks down. 28 00:00:33,520 --> 00:00:33,999 If Dad can't get this going, we're in trouble. 29 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,799 If Dad can't get this going, we're in trouble. 30 00:00:37,040 --> 00:00:37,999 Jeez, that looks a bit ominous. And, determined to expand 31 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,959 Jeez, that looks a bit ominous. And, determined to expand 32 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:41,999 their mining empire, the Young Guns hunt 33 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,239 their mining empire, the Young Guns hunt 34 00:00:42,320 --> 00:00:43,999 for a new claim on an old field. 35 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:44,359 for a new claim on an old field. 36 00:00:44,440 --> 00:00:45,999 Easy does it. Oh, oh, oh. 37 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:46,399 Easy does it. Oh, oh, oh. 38 00:00:46,480 --> 00:00:47,999 When you put a ladder into place and the bottom rung drops off... 39 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,439 When you put a ladder into place and the bottom rung drops off... 40 00:00:49,520 --> 00:00:49,999 Grab it, grab it. ..one slip and broken bones. 41 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,999 Grab it, grab it. ..one slip and broken bones. 42 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:52,679 Grab it, grab it. ..one slip and broken bones. 43 00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:55,999 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 44 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:56,479 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 45 00:00:56,560 --> 00:00:57,999 # Money 46 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:58,559 # Money 47 00:01:00,160 --> 00:01:01,999 # And fancy clothes # 48 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:03,759 # And fancy clothes # 49 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:11,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 50 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:13,999 Yeah, let's go find some opal, eh? 51 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,959 Yeah, let's go find some opal, eh? 52 00:01:17,560 --> 00:01:17,999 A bit dismal in the little hole we're digging at the moment, 53 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,999 A bit dismal in the little hole we're digging at the moment, 54 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:20,479 A bit dismal in the little hole we're digging at the moment, 55 00:01:20,560 --> 00:01:21,999 so if we can locate a bit of a nice patch tonight, 56 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,999 so if we can locate a bit of a nice patch tonight, 57 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,199 so if we can locate a bit of a nice patch tonight, 58 00:01:24,280 --> 00:01:25,999 we'll head for that tomorrow. 59 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,279 we'll head for that tomorrow. 60 00:01:26,360 --> 00:01:27,999 See what we get tonight, eh? Yeah. 61 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:28,799 See what we get tonight, eh? Yeah. 62 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:31,999 Come out to the plane tonight to have a bit of a scratch around 63 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,119 Come out to the plane tonight to have a bit of a scratch around 64 00:01:33,200 --> 00:01:33,999 with the black lights, and hopefully we can find 65 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,879 with the black lights, and hopefully we can find 66 00:01:35,960 --> 00:01:35,999 a new dump to get stuck into tomorrow. It would be good. 67 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,999 a new dump to get stuck into tomorrow. It would be good. 68 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:38,879 a new dump to get stuck into tomorrow. It would be good. 69 00:01:38,960 --> 00:01:39,999 NARRATOR: Experts in sifting through 70 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,399 NARRATOR: Experts in sifting through 71 00:01:41,480 --> 00:01:41,999 old mined dirt to find missed opal, 72 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,919 old mined dirt to find missed opal, 73 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,999 the Blacklighters are using ultraviolet torches 74 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,199 the Blacklighters are using ultraviolet torches 75 00:01:47,280 --> 00:01:47,999 to find surface trace difficult to see in daylight. 76 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 to find surface trace difficult to see in daylight. 77 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,879 to find surface trace difficult to see in daylight. 78 00:01:50,960 --> 00:01:51,999 We use a little black light. As soon as we put it on, 79 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,759 We use a little black light. As soon as we put it on, 80 00:01:53,840 --> 00:01:53,999 any opal around it glows like crazy, 81 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,839 any opal around it glows like crazy, 82 00:01:55,920 --> 00:01:55,999 so we're just gonna wander around with this and if there is 83 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 so we're just gonna wander around with this and if there is 84 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,479 so we're just gonna wander around with this and if there is 85 00:01:58,560 --> 00:01:59,999 any opal on the surface, we'll pick it up straight away. 86 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,599 any opal on the surface, we'll pick it up straight away. 87 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:03,999 There's a bit there. You can see it. 88 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,279 There's a bit there. You can see it. 89 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:07,999 It's like, in the day it's just the same as everything else, 90 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,999 It's like, in the day it's just the same as everything else, 91 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:10,119 It's like, in the day it's just the same as everything else, 92 00:02:10,200 --> 00:02:11,999 but at night, with the light, it's just glowing. 93 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,399 but at night, with the light, it's just glowing. 94 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:13,999 When hit with ultraviolet light, 95 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,559 When hit with ultraviolet light, 96 00:02:15,640 --> 00:02:15,999 the water electrons inside the opal become excited, 97 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,999 the water electrons inside the opal become excited, 98 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,239 the water electrons inside the opal become excited, 99 00:02:19,320 --> 00:02:19,999 releasing energy and flourescing. 100 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,919 releasing energy and flourescing. 101 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,999 I'll definitely give this spot a dig tomorrow, 102 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,159 I'll definitely give this spot a dig tomorrow, 103 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:25,999 cos like, that's a sign there's definitely material there, 104 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:26,879 cos like, that's a sign there's definitely material there, 105 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:27,999 so hopefully we get a stack of 'em. (CHUCKLES) 106 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,839 so hopefully we get a stack of 'em. (CHUCKLES) 107 00:02:31,480 --> 00:02:31,999 That's just stunning, top opal. 108 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,439 That's just stunning, top opal. 109 00:02:33,520 --> 00:02:33,999 ALL: Ohh! Ohh, yes! Yes! 110 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,999 ALL: Ohh! Ohh, yes! Yes! 111 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,439 ALL: Ohh! Ohh, yes! Yes! 112 00:02:37,520 --> 00:02:37,999 NARRATOR: Mark, Paul, John and their families 113 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:39,999 NARRATOR: Mark, Paul, John and their families 114 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:40,479 NARRATOR: Mark, Paul, John and their families 115 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:41,999 were forced to relocate to Coober Pedy 116 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,079 were forced to relocate to Coober Pedy 117 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:43,999 after authories shut down the opal town of Mintabie. 118 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 after authories shut down the opal town of Mintabie. 119 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,039 after authories shut down the opal town of Mintabie. 120 00:02:47,120 --> 00:02:47,999 So far, they've pulled out 121 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,119 So far, they've pulled out 122 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:49,999 $123,000 worth of opal 123 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,999 $123,000 worth of opal 124 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:52,399 $123,000 worth of opal 125 00:02:52,480 --> 00:02:53,999 by noodling, or sifting through old mined dirt, 126 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,399 by noodling, or sifting through old mined dirt, 127 00:02:55,480 --> 00:02:55,999 with their processing plant Opalzilla. 128 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,999 with their processing plant Opalzilla. 129 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:58,399 with their processing plant Opalzilla. 130 00:02:58,480 --> 00:02:59,999 Where we're getting it, they only went to eight feet. 131 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,879 Where we're getting it, they only went to eight feet. 132 00:03:00,960 --> 00:03:01,999 Our plan is to noodle the dirt away that they mined to eight feet 133 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,999 Our plan is to noodle the dirt away that they mined to eight feet 134 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,679 Our plan is to noodle the dirt away that they mined to eight feet 135 00:03:04,760 --> 00:03:05,999 and then go down. 136 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,919 and then go down. 137 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:07,999 But with running costs in the thousands every week, 138 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,999 But with running costs in the thousands every week, 139 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:10,279 But with running costs in the thousands every week, 140 00:03:10,360 --> 00:03:11,999 the reserve funds are depleting fast. 141 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,439 the reserve funds are depleting fast. 142 00:03:14,800 --> 00:03:15,999 No, we're smoking it out. Right-o. 143 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,959 No, we're smoking it out. Right-o. 144 00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:19,999 Parts are expensive. 145 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,039 Parts are expensive. 146 00:03:20,120 --> 00:03:21,999 Fuel's gone up a lot. Everything's gone up. 147 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:22,399 Fuel's gone up a lot. Everything's gone up. 148 00:03:22,480 --> 00:03:23,999 We do need to find opal or we're gonna go backwards fast. 149 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,999 We do need to find opal or we're gonna go backwards fast. 150 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:26,199 We do need to find opal or we're gonna go backwards fast. 151 00:03:26,280 --> 00:03:27,999 In my own family, we've got six mouths to feed. 152 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:28,959 In my own family, we've got six mouths to feed. 153 00:03:29,040 --> 00:03:29,999 They're all reliant on it, and Paul's got a new baby 154 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,639 They're all reliant on it, and Paul's got a new baby 155 00:03:31,720 --> 00:03:31,999 and a little fella, as well. So two or three claims, 156 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,999 and a little fella, as well. So two or three claims, 157 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,079 and a little fella, as well. So two or three claims, 158 00:03:35,160 --> 00:03:35,999 if you fail, you're down 100 grand like that. 159 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,919 if you fail, you're down 100 grand like that. 160 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 You know, and try to recover from that, it's very hard. 161 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,039 You know, and try to recover from that, it's very hard. 162 00:03:42,240 --> 00:03:43,999 40 kilometres from their home, 163 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:44,239 40 kilometres from their home, 164 00:03:44,320 --> 00:03:45,999 the Blacklighters are working Jess's trech - 165 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:46,759 the Blacklighters are working Jess's trech - 166 00:03:46,840 --> 00:03:47,999 one of their four 100-by-200-metre claims. 167 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,999 one of their four 100-by-200-metre claims. 168 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:50,799 one of their four 100-by-200-metre claims. 169 00:03:51,840 --> 00:03:51,999 We're gonna cut a slot through another dump 170 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,999 We're gonna cut a slot through another dump 171 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,159 We're gonna cut a slot through another dump 172 00:03:54,240 --> 00:03:55,999 to head towards where we were last night, 173 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:56,839 to head towards where we were last night, 174 00:03:56,920 --> 00:03:57,999 and try a bit of fresh dirt. 175 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,119 and try a bit of fresh dirt. 176 00:03:59,200 --> 00:03:59,999 It takes so much to set up here. We wanna make sure 177 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,559 It takes so much to set up here. We wanna make sure 178 00:04:01,640 --> 00:04:01,999 we get everything we can reach before we move on. 179 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,999 we get everything we can reach before we move on. 180 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,639 we get everything we can reach before we move on. 181 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:05,999 We're just waiting for Mark to push some of the opal-bearing dirt 182 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,839 We're just waiting for Mark to push some of the opal-bearing dirt 183 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:07,999 that we found some stuff in yesterday. 184 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,919 that we found some stuff in yesterday. 185 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,999 Put it through Opalzilla. He's a little bit hungry this morning. 186 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,599 Put it through Opalzilla. He's a little bit hungry this morning. 187 00:04:14,680 --> 00:04:15,999 You load it up into a hopper and it goes through a trommel, 188 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,559 You load it up into a hopper and it goes through a trommel, 189 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:17,999 shakes all the dust off. The dark room's got ultraviolet light. 190 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,999 shakes all the dust off. The dark room's got ultraviolet light. 191 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,159 shakes all the dust off. The dark room's got ultraviolet light. 192 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:21,999 You've got your pickers, and they're picking it off 193 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,519 You've got your pickers, and they're picking it off 194 00:04:23,600 --> 00:04:23,999 the belt as it glows through. So it's very efficient. 195 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,999 the belt as it glows through. So it's very efficient. 196 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,799 the belt as it glows through. So it's very efficient. 197 00:04:31,320 --> 00:04:31,999 Oi, the trommel's stopped running, man. Turn everything off. 198 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,999 Oi, the trommel's stopped running, man. Turn everything off. 199 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,719 Oi, the trommel's stopped running, man. Turn everything off. 200 00:04:34,800 --> 00:04:35,999 All we're gonna leave is mess. 201 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,039 All we're gonna leave is mess. 202 00:04:37,120 --> 00:04:37,999 Is the trommel not working? 203 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,359 Is the trommel not working? 204 00:04:39,440 --> 00:04:39,999 Turn the hopper off. 205 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,439 Turn the hopper off. 206 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:43,999 Jesus Louises. 207 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,839 Jesus Louises. 208 00:04:45,920 --> 00:04:45,999 Ugh. 209 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,919 Ugh. 210 00:04:52,240 --> 00:04:53,999 You need to be digging dirt to generate some money 211 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,919 You need to be digging dirt to generate some money 212 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:55,999 by selling opal, so at the moment 213 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,279 by selling opal, so at the moment 214 00:04:57,360 --> 00:04:57,999 we're not getting the production out as we should be. 215 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,999 we're not getting the production out as we should be. 216 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,479 we're not getting the production out as we should be. 217 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:01,999 And, of course, we've got to live so we need to find the money 218 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,679 And, of course, we've got to live so we need to find the money 219 00:05:03,760 --> 00:05:03,999 to do that. We've all got to keep up with fuel bills, 220 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,999 to do that. We've all got to keep up with fuel bills, 221 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,559 to do that. We've all got to keep up with fuel bills, 222 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:07,999 so it makes it harder. It's a bit stressful. 223 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,399 so it makes it harder. It's a bit stressful. 224 00:05:10,520 --> 00:05:11,999 After a slow start to the season, 225 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,959 After a slow start to the season, 226 00:05:13,040 --> 00:05:13,999 Chris Cheal and sons Rory and Oscar 227 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,799 Chris Cheal and sons Rory and Oscar 228 00:05:15,880 --> 00:05:15,999 are moving their unstable two-tonne digger 229 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 are moving their unstable two-tonne digger 230 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,879 are moving their unstable two-tonne digger 231 00:05:18,960 --> 00:05:19,999 towards a more promising opal-bearing fault. 232 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,999 towards a more promising opal-bearing fault. 233 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:22,559 towards a more promising opal-bearing fault. 234 00:05:22,640 --> 00:05:23,999 I traced down on the lower side of it. 235 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,719 I traced down on the lower side of it. 236 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:25,999 It's only when we did some more work here 237 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,799 It's only when we did some more work here 238 00:05:27,880 --> 00:05:27,999 that we discovered it. As far as the digger goes. 239 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:29,999 that we discovered it. As far as the digger goes. 240 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,919 that we discovered it. As far as the digger goes. 241 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:31,999 It is dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. 242 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,679 It is dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. 243 00:05:33,760 --> 00:05:33,999 I don't have anyone in close around it because they can fall over. 244 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,999 I don't have anyone in close around it because they can fall over. 245 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,919 I don't have anyone in close around it because they can fall over. 246 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:37,999 I've had one crush me once and it did a bit of damage to me. 247 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 I've had one crush me once and it did a bit of damage to me. 248 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,359 I've had one crush me once and it did a bit of damage to me. 249 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:41,999 If it gets you in the wrong spot, then she's all over. 250 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,119 If it gets you in the wrong spot, then she's all over. 251 00:05:43,200 --> 00:05:43,999 So you just don't want to put yourself in a position where you're gonna get crushed. 252 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,999 So you just don't want to put yourself in a position where you're gonna get crushed. 253 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,799 So you just don't want to put yourself in a position where you're gonna get crushed. 254 00:05:50,960 --> 00:05:51,999 Once in place, the digger needs to brace securely 255 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,999 Once in place, the digger needs to brace securely 256 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,639 Once in place, the digger needs to brace securely 257 00:05:54,720 --> 00:05:55,999 against the roof for mining the rockface. 258 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,759 against the roof for mining the rockface. 259 00:05:58,880 --> 00:05:59,999 I don't like the roof up there. There's a little bit of crap up there that's dried out. 260 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,999 I don't like the roof up there. There's a little bit of crap up there that's dried out. 261 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,039 I don't like the roof up there. There's a little bit of crap up there that's dried out. 262 00:06:03,120 --> 00:06:03,999 I'll just get you to stand back. 263 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,119 I'll just get you to stand back. 264 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:05,999 I don't like it. 265 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,199 I don't like it. 266 00:06:16,960 --> 00:06:17,999 Just was a little layer there that had come away. 267 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,999 Just was a little layer there that had come away. 268 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:20,639 Just was a little layer there that had come away. 269 00:06:20,720 --> 00:06:21,999 There's not much dirt in it, but if it falls 270 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,599 There's not much dirt in it, but if it falls 271 00:06:23,680 --> 00:06:23,999 and it hits you on the shoulder or hand or something, you know, 272 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,999 and it hits you on the shoulder or hand or something, you know, 273 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:26,359 and it hits you on the shoulder or hand or something, you know, 274 00:06:26,440 --> 00:06:27,999 it could break your hand. Happy with that? 275 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:28,959 it could break your hand. Happy with that? 276 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:29,999 Happy as can be. 277 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,039 Happy as can be. 278 00:06:33,680 --> 00:06:33,999 Hey, hey, hey! Whoo! 279 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,879 Hey, hey, hey! Whoo! 280 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:37,999 Chris is relying on opal mining for his income, 281 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,999 Chris is relying on opal mining for his income, 282 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,079 Chris is relying on opal mining for his income, 283 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:41,999 after drought destroyed his grain-hauling business. 284 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 after drought destroyed his grain-hauling business. 285 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,199 after drought destroyed his grain-hauling business. 286 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:45,999 But so far this season, he's found just a fraction 287 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,999 But so far this season, he's found just a fraction 288 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,279 But so far this season, he's found just a fraction 289 00:06:48,360 --> 00:06:49,999 of his $75,000 target. 290 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:50,759 of his $75,000 target. 291 00:06:52,080 --> 00:06:53,999 Obviously, you always hope for more. 292 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,119 Obviously, you always hope for more. 293 00:06:54,200 --> 00:06:55,999 That would be unbelievable if we hit a big pocket 294 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:56,759 That would be unbelievable if we hit a big pocket 295 00:06:56,840 --> 00:06:57,999 and the boys had enough money to... 296 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,439 and the boys had enough money to... 297 00:06:59,520 --> 00:06:59,999 help themselves out at college and uni and... 298 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,999 help themselves out at college and uni and... 299 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,239 help themselves out at college and uni and... 300 00:07:02,320 --> 00:07:03,999 you know, I was able to get back on my feet a bit. 301 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,199 you know, I was able to get back on my feet a bit. 302 00:07:05,280 --> 00:07:05,999 Believing his claim could hold 303 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,599 Believing his claim could hold 304 00:07:07,680 --> 00:07:07,999 a lucrative pocket of black opal 305 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,839 a lucrative pocket of black opal 306 00:07:09,920 --> 00:07:09,999 worth up to $43,000 a gram, 307 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,999 worth up to $43,000 a gram, 308 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,919 worth up to $43,000 a gram, 309 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:13,999 Chris has pegged 22 claims 310 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,319 Chris has pegged 22 claims 311 00:07:15,400 --> 00:07:15,999 covering a massive 55,000 square metres. 312 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,999 covering a massive 55,000 square metres. 313 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,479 covering a massive 55,000 square metres. 314 00:07:22,440 --> 00:07:23,999 That's our roof there at the moment. 315 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,439 That's our roof there at the moment. 316 00:07:24,520 --> 00:07:25,999 (SPRAYING) 317 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,519 (SPRAYING) 318 00:07:26,600 --> 00:07:27,999 And it starts coming back down. You can see the sandstone. 319 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,559 And it starts coming back down. You can see the sandstone. 320 00:07:29,640 --> 00:07:29,999 It finishes about there. 321 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,799 It finishes about there. 322 00:07:31,880 --> 00:07:31,999 And then comes back. That's what we will, um... 323 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,999 And then comes back. That's what we will, um... 324 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:34,599 And then comes back. That's what we will, um... 325 00:07:34,680 --> 00:07:35,999 we will have for our roof. 326 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,679 we will have for our roof. 327 00:07:36,760 --> 00:07:37,999 The Cheals have discovered that the opal level 328 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,079 The Cheals have discovered that the opal level 329 00:07:39,160 --> 00:07:39,999 they were following in the ceiling has been forced downwards 330 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,999 they were following in the ceiling has been forced downwards 331 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,199 they were following in the ceiling has been forced downwards 332 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:43,999 into the floor by a massive earth movement, 333 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,479 into the floor by a massive earth movement, 334 00:07:45,560 --> 00:07:45,999 resulting in a Z fault. 335 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,999 resulting in a Z fault. 336 00:07:48,080 --> 00:07:49,999 With Z faults, cos there's that massive disruption, 337 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:50,759 With Z faults, cos there's that massive disruption, 338 00:07:50,840 --> 00:07:51,999 if you've got big, kind of, open spaces underground 339 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,279 if you've got big, kind of, open spaces underground 340 00:07:53,360 --> 00:07:53,999 from, like, an earthquake or whatever, more water 341 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,839 from, like, an earthquake or whatever, more water 342 00:07:55,920 --> 00:07:55,999 can get in there and can press to make opal. 343 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,999 can get in there and can press to make opal. 344 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:58,239 can get in there and can press to make opal. 345 00:07:59,640 --> 00:07:59,999 I've heard a lot of good stories about Z faults. 346 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,879 I've heard a lot of good stories about Z faults. 347 00:08:01,960 --> 00:08:01,999 I've never really worked around one so it's a new opportunity for me. 348 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,999 I've never really worked around one so it's a new opportunity for me. 349 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,719 I've never really worked around one so it's a new opportunity for me. 350 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:05,999 And, you know, we've got opal on the high side of it, 351 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 And, you know, we've got opal on the high side of it, 352 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,199 And, you know, we've got opal on the high side of it, 353 00:08:09,280 --> 00:08:09,999 so, you know, we're kind of hoping 354 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,279 so, you know, we're kind of hoping 355 00:08:11,360 --> 00:08:11,999 that the bottom side might be even better than the top side. 356 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,999 that the bottom side might be even better than the top side. 357 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,079 that the bottom side might be even better than the top side. 358 00:08:15,160 --> 00:08:15,999 It's pretty vital that we find something. 359 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,839 It's pretty vital that we find something. 360 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:17,999 It's been a while since we got a big hit. (DRILLING) 361 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,999 It's been a while since we got a big hit. (DRILLING) 362 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:20,799 It's been a while since we got a big hit. (DRILLING) 363 00:08:30,360 --> 00:08:31,999 OK, here we go. 364 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:32,359 OK, here we go. 365 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 Don't go with it if it's going. 366 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,599 Don't go with it if it's going. 367 00:08:42,680 --> 00:08:43,999 Don't hold on to the control. Just let it go. 368 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,239 Don't hold on to the control. Just let it go. 369 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:45,999 And watch your...watch your feet around the wheel, JC. 370 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,999 And watch your...watch your feet around the wheel, JC. 371 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,359 And watch your...watch your feet around the wheel, JC. 372 00:08:54,600 --> 00:08:55,999 Oh, thank God. 373 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,639 Oh, thank God. 374 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:57,999 All right, we're in a pretty good spot now. 375 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,279 All right, we're in a pretty good spot now. 376 00:08:59,360 --> 00:08:59,999 In just their second season, 377 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,679 In just their second season, 378 00:09:01,760 --> 00:09:01,999 the Young Guns, JC, Jaymin and Noah, 379 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 the Young Guns, JC, Jaymin and Noah, 380 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,159 the Young Guns, JC, Jaymin and Noah, 381 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:05,999 are learning the ropes on their ten-year-old digger 382 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,999 are learning the ropes on their ten-year-old digger 383 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,119 are learning the ropes on their ten-year-old digger 384 00:09:08,200 --> 00:09:09,999 in their century-old unstable mine. 385 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,119 in their century-old unstable mine. 386 00:09:11,200 --> 00:09:11,999 Just before you move back in, I'd move the bar a little. That's it. Like that. 387 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 Just before you move back in, I'd move the bar a little. That's it. Like that. 388 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,599 Just before you move back in, I'd move the bar a little. That's it. Like that. 389 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:15,999 (INDISTINCT) 390 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:16,679 (INDISTINCT) 391 00:09:16,760 --> 00:09:17,999 Don't want another big old bopper on JC's little noggin. 392 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,759 Don't want another big old bopper on JC's little noggin. 393 00:09:21,800 --> 00:09:21,999 There it is. Johnny, it's glacial. Is that actually glacial stone? 394 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 There it is. Johnny, it's glacial. Is that actually glacial stone? 395 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,199 There it is. Johnny, it's glacial. Is that actually glacial stone? 396 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:25,999 It's glacial stone, dude? Sometimes you can get opal in 'em, 397 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,999 It's glacial stone, dude? Sometimes you can get opal in 'em, 398 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:28,279 It's glacial stone, dude? Sometimes you can get opal in 'em, 399 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:29,999 sometimes you can't. They are cool to find, though. 400 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,119 sometimes you can't. They are cool to find, though. 401 00:09:31,200 --> 00:09:31,999 So, we just found, um... a glacial stone on the roof there, 402 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999 So, we just found, um... a glacial stone on the roof there, 403 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:34,359 So, we just found, um... a glacial stone on the roof there, 404 00:09:34,440 --> 00:09:35,999 and sometimes opal can pool in around those. 405 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,719 and sometimes opal can pool in around those. 406 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:37,999 So, JC's gonna bring the digger back a bit 407 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:38,919 So, JC's gonna bring the digger back a bit 408 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:39,999 and just pop that little shelf down where the glacial stone's sitting. There's a couple of 'em in there. 409 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 and just pop that little shelf down where the glacial stone's sitting. There's a couple of 'em in there. 410 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,839 and just pop that little shelf down where the glacial stone's sitting. There's a couple of 'em in there. 411 00:09:43,920 --> 00:09:43,999 Glacial stones were carried by drifting icebergs 412 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 Glacial stones were carried by drifting icebergs 413 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,879 Glacial stones were carried by drifting icebergs 414 00:09:46,960 --> 00:09:47,999 on Australia's inland sea 415 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,959 on Australia's inland sea 416 00:09:49,040 --> 00:09:49,999 100 million years ago. 417 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,039 100 million years ago. 418 00:09:51,120 --> 00:09:51,999 The melting of the ice exposed cracks 419 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,159 The melting of the ice exposed cracks 420 00:09:53,240 --> 00:09:53,999 and voids in between the glacial stones. 421 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,759 and voids in between the glacial stones. 422 00:09:55,840 --> 00:09:55,999 Silica-rich water can drain into the gaps 423 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,999 Silica-rich water can drain into the gaps 424 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,559 Silica-rich water can drain into the gaps 425 00:09:58,640 --> 00:09:59,999 to eventually form opal. 426 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,359 to eventually form opal. 427 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:01,999 Just going directly, like, into the glacial stone. Like, above it. 428 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,999 Just going directly, like, into the glacial stone. Like, above it. 429 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,159 Just going directly, like, into the glacial stone. Like, above it. 430 00:10:05,240 --> 00:10:05,999 It will probably go straight through, and it pops down, pops down. 431 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,999 It will probably go straight through, and it pops down, pops down. 432 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,399 It will probably go straight through, and it pops down, pops down. 433 00:10:08,480 --> 00:10:09,999 This could be the million-dollar piece. 434 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:10,679 This could be the million-dollar piece. 435 00:10:12,160 --> 00:10:13,999 Have we got anything? Oh, look at that. 436 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:14,279 Have we got anything? Oh, look at that. 437 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:15,999 It's just all, like, concretion-y stuff. 438 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,519 It's just all, like, concretion-y stuff. 439 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:17,999 Is that him? No colour, no opal. 440 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,999 Is that him? No colour, no opal. 441 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:20,839 Is that him? No colour, no opal. 442 00:10:21,720 --> 00:10:21,999 A million-year-old ice thing. 443 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,959 A million-year-old ice thing. 444 00:10:24,960 --> 00:10:25,999 That's exactly what it is. 445 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:26,959 That's exactly what it is. 446 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:29,999 Here we go. (LAUGHS) 447 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,999 Here we go. (LAUGHS) 448 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:32,079 Here we go. (LAUGHS) 449 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:33,999 Oh-ho-ho-ho! 32-and-a-half. 450 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:34,479 Oh-ho-ho-ho! 32-and-a-half. 451 00:10:34,560 --> 00:10:35,999 That's a deal. A deal. I think we are very happy with that. 452 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,919 That's a deal. A deal. I think we are very happy with that. 453 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,999 NARRATOR: In the first week of their season, 454 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:40,039 NARRATOR: In the first week of their season, 455 00:10:40,120 --> 00:10:41,999 the Young Guns have already had their biggest opal find to date. 456 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,999 the Young Guns have already had their biggest opal find to date. 457 00:10:44,080 --> 00:10:45,999 All right, man. Let's make it happen. Boys! 458 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:46,799 All right, man. Let's make it happen. Boys! 459 00:10:46,880 --> 00:10:47,999 We just got a new investor! Oh-ho-ho! (ALL CHEER) 460 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,279 We just got a new investor! Oh-ho-ho! (ALL CHEER) 461 00:10:49,360 --> 00:10:49,999 The week got even better when they secured an investor 462 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,999 The week got even better when they secured an investor 463 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,479 The week got even better when they secured an investor 464 00:10:52,560 --> 00:10:53,999 who's put in $50,000 for mining equipment 465 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,599 who's put in $50,000 for mining equipment 466 00:10:55,680 --> 00:10:55,999 in exchange for 25% of any opal found. 467 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,999 in exchange for 25% of any opal found. 468 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,639 in exchange for 25% of any opal found. 469 00:10:59,720 --> 00:10:59,999 We've got the loader, we've got the truck 470 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,919 We've got the loader, we've got the truck 471 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,999 and we've got the tipper. Everything we almost need. 472 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:04,839 and we've got the tipper. Everything we almost need. 473 00:11:04,920 --> 00:11:05,999 Whoo! 474 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,919 Whoo! 475 00:11:08,600 --> 00:11:09,999 Hey, John. Hey, how's it going, fellas? Yeah, good, mate. 476 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,559 Hey, John. Hey, how's it going, fellas? Yeah, good, mate. 477 00:11:11,640 --> 00:11:11,999 All the gear has turned up. That's good, that's good. 478 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,999 All the gear has turned up. That's good, that's good. 479 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:14,839 All the gear has turned up. That's good, that's good. 480 00:11:14,920 --> 00:11:15,999 I mean, we are pretty much, er... We will try and get this gear 481 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,679 I mean, we are pretty much, er... We will try and get this gear 482 00:11:17,760 --> 00:11:17,999 up and running as soon as possible, and hopefully pull in some opal some time soon. 483 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999 up and running as soon as possible, and hopefully pull in some opal some time soon. 484 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,799 up and running as soon as possible, and hopefully pull in some opal some time soon. 485 00:11:21,880 --> 00:11:21,999 Yeah, sounds good. The sooner we start pulling opal, 486 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,999 Yeah, sounds good. The sooner we start pulling opal, 487 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,439 Yeah, sounds good. The sooner we start pulling opal, 488 00:11:24,520 --> 00:11:25,999 the better off we'll all be. We need a bit of money back in the kitty. 489 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,839 the better off we'll all be. We need a bit of money back in the kitty. 490 00:11:27,920 --> 00:11:27,999 OK. ..we get it sooner rather than later. 491 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,999 OK. ..we get it sooner rather than later. 492 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,759 OK. ..we get it sooner rather than later. 493 00:11:33,680 --> 00:11:33,999 It's definitely a lot more responsibility 494 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,999 It's definitely a lot more responsibility 495 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,039 It's definitely a lot more responsibility 496 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:37,999 now that we have someone else that we are responsible to. 497 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,399 now that we have someone else that we are responsible to. 498 00:11:39,480 --> 00:11:39,999 He's put down a lot of money 499 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,599 He's put down a lot of money 500 00:11:41,680 --> 00:11:41,999 to get us going and, you know, put his faith in us. 501 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,999 to get us going and, you know, put his faith in us. 502 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:44,679 to get us going and, you know, put his faith in us. 503 00:11:46,720 --> 00:11:47,999 The goal with his machinery is to, you know, move more dirt, 504 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,799 The goal with his machinery is to, you know, move more dirt, 505 00:11:49,880 --> 00:11:49,999 find more opal. This is a massive opportunity 506 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,999 find more opal. This is a massive opportunity 507 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,399 find more opal. This is a massive opportunity 508 00:11:52,480 --> 00:11:53,999 for the Young Guns. This is a chance to expand, 509 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,519 for the Young Guns. This is a chance to expand, 510 00:11:54,600 --> 00:11:55,999 go bigger and better like we've been talking about, 511 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:56,919 go bigger and better like we've been talking about, 512 00:11:57,000 --> 00:11:57,999 trying to upgrade our situation, trying to become real opal miners out here. 513 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,999 trying to upgrade our situation, trying to become real opal miners out here. 514 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,159 trying to upgrade our situation, trying to become real opal miners out here. 515 00:12:02,320 --> 00:12:03,999 The mine we're in at the moment has a very limited shelflife. 516 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,719 The mine we're in at the moment has a very limited shelflife. 517 00:12:05,800 --> 00:12:05,999 A lot of the ground is dug out and unsafe to work. 518 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,999 A lot of the ground is dug out and unsafe to work. 519 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:08,399 A lot of the ground is dug out and unsafe to work. 520 00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:09,999 We can't limit ourselves to one claim. 521 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:10,679 We can't limit ourselves to one claim. 522 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:11,999 We need to expand our operation as much as possible 523 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,679 We need to expand our operation as much as possible 524 00:12:13,760 --> 00:12:13,999 to give ourselves more options. 525 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,759 to give ourselves more options. 526 00:12:17,040 --> 00:12:17,999 (BLEEP) ..scary. 527 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,439 (BLEEP) ..scary. 528 00:12:19,520 --> 00:12:19,999 Yeah, JC, you. (THUD) 529 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,519 Yeah, JC, you. (THUD) 530 00:12:21,600 --> 00:12:21,999 What was that? Did you just (BLEEP) hear that? 531 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,999 What was that? Did you just (BLEEP) hear that? 532 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,159 What was that? Did you just (BLEEP) hear that? 533 00:12:24,240 --> 00:12:25,999 Yeah, it clanked a bit, didn't it? It sounded like a snap. 534 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,999 Yeah, it clanked a bit, didn't it? It sounded like a snap. 535 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:29,999 No oil pissing out nowhere? 536 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,319 No oil pissing out nowhere? 537 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:31,999 That was a big snap, wasn't it? (BLEEP) 538 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,079 That was a big snap, wasn't it? (BLEEP) 539 00:12:33,160 --> 00:12:33,999 Wait. That thing there. That screw is supposed to be in there. 540 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,999 Wait. That thing there. That screw is supposed to be in there. 541 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,239 Wait. That thing there. That screw is supposed to be in there. 542 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:37,999 It's supposed to be connected to that. It moves the arm. The arm won't move now. A bad spot, too. 543 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,999 It's supposed to be connected to that. It moves the arm. The arm won't move now. A bad spot, too. 544 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,119 It's supposed to be connected to that. It moves the arm. The arm won't move now. A bad spot, too. 545 00:12:50,520 --> 00:12:51,999 Here, have a look at this. It's just jammed. 546 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:52,639 Here, have a look at this. It's just jammed. 547 00:12:52,720 --> 00:12:53,999 Yeah, and all the rocks got on and popped the belt off. 548 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,519 Yeah, and all the rocks got on and popped the belt off. 549 00:12:55,600 --> 00:12:55,999 I'm probably gonna need the shovel, too, I think. 550 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,999 I'm probably gonna need the shovel, too, I think. 551 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:58,319 I'm probably gonna need the shovel, too, I think. 552 00:13:00,080 --> 00:13:01,999 The fines' here, man. It's just burried the whole wheel. 553 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,599 The fines' here, man. It's just burried the whole wheel. 554 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:05,999 You need to keep on top of it a bit more. 555 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,639 You need to keep on top of it a bit more. 556 00:13:07,760 --> 00:13:07,999 Desperate to find opal, Blacklighters leader Mark 557 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,999 Desperate to find opal, Blacklighters leader Mark 558 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,119 Desperate to find opal, Blacklighters leader Mark 559 00:13:11,200 --> 00:13:11,999 has forgotten to clear away tonnes of dirt, known as fines, 560 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 has forgotten to clear away tonnes of dirt, known as fines, 561 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,079 has forgotten to clear away tonnes of dirt, known as fines, 562 00:13:15,160 --> 00:13:15,999 that Opalzilla's trommel has shaken off 563 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,679 that Opalzilla's trommel has shaken off 564 00:13:17,760 --> 00:13:17,999 the processed rock. 565 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,999 the processed rock. 566 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:20,319 the processed rock. 567 00:13:20,400 --> 00:13:21,999 I've been running around trying to find some fresh spots. 568 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,999 I've been running around trying to find some fresh spots. 569 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,039 I've been running around trying to find some fresh spots. 570 00:13:24,120 --> 00:13:25,999 Neglected the most important job - 571 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,199 Neglected the most important job - 572 00:13:27,280 --> 00:13:27,999 to keep Opalzilla nice and neat. 573 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,999 to keep Opalzilla nice and neat. 574 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,479 to keep Opalzilla nice and neat. 575 00:13:31,640 --> 00:13:31,999 A bit frustrating now I haven't got to the fines in time 576 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,999 A bit frustrating now I haven't got to the fines in time 577 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,719 A bit frustrating now I haven't got to the fines in time 578 00:13:34,800 --> 00:13:35,999 and it's thrown the belt off. It's not moving, is it? 579 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,879 and it's thrown the belt off. It's not moving, is it? 580 00:13:37,960 --> 00:13:37,999 Yeah, we've just got to shovel out the trommel, 581 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,999 Yeah, we've just got to shovel out the trommel, 582 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,319 Yeah, we've just got to shovel out the trommel, 583 00:13:40,400 --> 00:13:41,999 get rid of all the fines and, yeah, 584 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,839 get rid of all the fines and, yeah, 585 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:43,999 put the belt back on. 586 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:44,919 put the belt back on. 587 00:13:45,840 --> 00:13:45,999 Opal makes our world go round, so we need Opalzilla 588 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,999 Opal makes our world go round, so we need Opalzilla 589 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,559 Opal makes our world go round, so we need Opalzilla 590 00:13:48,640 --> 00:13:49,999 to find our way for us, really. 591 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:50,879 to find our way for us, really. 592 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:51,999 You can lose all your assets and that if you start 593 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999 You can lose all your assets and that if you start 594 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,239 You can lose all your assets and that if you start 595 00:13:54,320 --> 00:13:55,999 having to borrow a bit of money to keep yourself going. 596 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:56,799 having to borrow a bit of money to keep yourself going. 597 00:13:56,880 --> 00:13:57,999 And then you don't find it again after that, you can lose everything. 598 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 And then you don't find it again after that, you can lose everything. 599 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,199 And then you don't find it again after that, you can lose everything. 600 00:14:00,280 --> 00:14:01,999 We're almost there. 601 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:02,279 We're almost there. 602 00:14:02,360 --> 00:14:03,999 Just gonna try and stretch this belt on, 603 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,039 Just gonna try and stretch this belt on, 604 00:14:08,040 --> 00:14:09,999 It's not... (GRUNTS) 605 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,039 It's not... (GRUNTS) 606 00:14:10,120 --> 00:14:11,999 There, she has it. There we go. 607 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,599 There, she has it. There we go. 608 00:14:12,680 --> 00:14:13,999 (LAUGHS) 609 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:14,879 (LAUGHS) 610 00:14:14,960 --> 00:14:15,999 We'll start it up now and hopefully she will spin. 611 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,679 We'll start it up now and hopefully she will spin. 612 00:14:18,400 --> 00:14:19,999 You ready? Yep. Shaker. 613 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,159 You ready? Yep. Shaker. 614 00:14:22,480 --> 00:14:23,999 Yep. Trommel. 615 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,519 Yep. Trommel. 616 00:14:25,520 --> 00:14:25,999 Yep. Beautiful. 617 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,879 Yep. Beautiful. 618 00:14:27,960 --> 00:14:27,999 That's what we like to see. It's rolling around. 619 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,999 That's what we like to see. It's rolling around. 620 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,519 That's what we like to see. It's rolling around. 621 00:14:30,600 --> 00:14:31,999 Good news. 622 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:32,719 Good news. 623 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:33,999 Right-o, mate. She's all running again now. All good. 624 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,719 Right-o, mate. She's all running again now. All good. 625 00:14:35,800 --> 00:14:35,999 Well done, guys. Awesome effort, man. 626 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,999 Well done, guys. Awesome effort, man. 627 00:14:39,160 --> 00:14:39,999 I think it's time to go look for some more dirt. 628 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,559 I think it's time to go look for some more dirt. 629 00:14:41,640 --> 00:14:41,999 Going on the search at the moment. 630 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,639 Going on the search at the moment. 631 00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:45,999 Yeah, just coming around the back. 632 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,119 Yeah, just coming around the back. 633 00:14:47,200 --> 00:14:47,999 This is sort of like tunnelling towards where we were. 634 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,679 This is sort of like tunnelling towards where we were. 635 00:14:49,760 --> 00:14:49,999 Getting some stuff with the black light last night, 636 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,999 Getting some stuff with the black light last night, 637 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:52,079 Getting some stuff with the black light last night, 638 00:14:52,160 --> 00:14:53,999 so we'll see what that eventuates into. 639 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,999 so we'll see what that eventuates into. 640 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,119 so we'll see what that eventuates into. 641 00:14:56,200 --> 00:14:57,999 NARRATOR: Opalzilla can process 50 tonnes every hour. 642 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,999 NARRATOR: Opalzilla can process 50 tonnes every hour. 643 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,079 NARRATOR: Opalzilla can process 50 tonnes every hour. 644 00:15:00,160 --> 00:15:01,999 But right now, it's a 200-metre round-trip 645 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,719 But right now, it's a 200-metre round-trip 646 00:15:03,800 --> 00:15:03,999 for every two-tonne load. 647 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,999 for every two-tonne load. 648 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,239 for every two-tonne load. 649 00:15:06,320 --> 00:15:07,999 Yeah, it's pretty hectic trying to keep up the pace 650 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:08,879 Yeah, it's pretty hectic trying to keep up the pace 651 00:15:08,960 --> 00:15:09,999 when you're having to get the dirt from so far away. 652 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,599 when you're having to get the dirt from so far away. 653 00:15:11,680 --> 00:15:11,999 Whoa. Kicked into another gear at the moment. 654 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,999 Whoa. Kicked into another gear at the moment. 655 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:14,919 Whoa. Kicked into another gear at the moment. 656 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:19,999 Yeah, just got the first piece come through for the day. 657 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,999 Yeah, just got the first piece come through for the day. 658 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,039 Yeah, just got the first piece come through for the day. 659 00:15:22,120 --> 00:15:23,999 It's a bit hard to see under the black light, cos it's dark in here. 660 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,439 It's a bit hard to see under the black light, cos it's dark in here. 661 00:15:25,520 --> 00:15:25,999 Everything looks the same. 662 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,559 Everything looks the same. 663 00:15:27,640 --> 00:15:27,999 It's been a bit slow. Not that much coming through, 664 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,999 It's been a bit slow. Not that much coming through, 665 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,399 It's been a bit slow. Not that much coming through, 666 00:15:30,480 --> 00:15:31,999 so, yeah, hopefully it can pick up sooner or, yeah, 667 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,999 so, yeah, hopefully it can pick up sooner or, yeah, 668 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:34,279 so, yeah, hopefully it can pick up sooner or, yeah, 669 00:15:34,360 --> 00:15:35,999 we'll have to rethink this plan of ours. 670 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,639 we'll have to rethink this plan of ours. 671 00:15:42,040 --> 00:15:43,999 I don't feel confident in the spot anymore. 672 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:44,239 I don't feel confident in the spot anymore. 673 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:45,999 All of a sudden, every little spot I try, 674 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:46,599 All of a sudden, every little spot I try, 675 00:15:46,680 --> 00:15:47,999 every corner seems to be empty. 676 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,679 every corner seems to be empty. 677 00:15:52,280 --> 00:15:53,999 Yeah, there's not all that much in my bucket. 678 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,999 Yeah, there's not all that much in my bucket. 679 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:56,119 Yeah, there's not all that much in my bucket. 680 00:15:56,200 --> 00:15:57,999 What is in there looks like it might be mainly rocks. 681 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,799 What is in there looks like it might be mainly rocks. 682 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:03,999 I just don't know where to go, man. I'm tunnelling straight into 683 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,079 I just don't know where to go, man. I'm tunnelling straight into 684 00:16:05,160 --> 00:16:05,999 that dump that we walked around last night 685 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,719 that dump that we walked around last night 686 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:07,999 and nothing, nothing, nothing. Yeah. 687 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,919 and nothing, nothing, nothing. Yeah. 688 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,999 I reckon start making plans to get the (BLEEP) out of here. 689 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,759 I reckon start making plans to get the (BLEEP) out of here. 690 00:16:12,840 --> 00:16:13,999 Yeah. Let's do it, eh? 691 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:14,799 Yeah. Let's do it, eh? 692 00:16:14,880 --> 00:16:15,999 I reckon the party is just about over. 693 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,399 I reckon the party is just about over. 694 00:16:22,760 --> 00:16:23,999 No point digging dirt that's not giving us any reward. 695 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,599 No point digging dirt that's not giving us any reward. 696 00:16:25,680 --> 00:16:25,999 It's, um... Yeah, the machinery costs a lot to run. 697 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,999 It's, um... Yeah, the machinery costs a lot to run. 698 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,959 It's, um... Yeah, the machinery costs a lot to run. 699 00:16:29,040 --> 00:16:29,999 We just can't afford to stay stagnant. 700 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,039 We just can't afford to stay stagnant. 701 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:31,999 We've got to just move on. You can't just sit there forever 702 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999 We've got to just move on. You can't just sit there forever 703 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,639 We've got to just move on. You can't just sit there forever 704 00:16:34,720 --> 00:16:35,999 and just keep digging, cos you're just burning diesel 705 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,159 and just keep digging, cos you're just burning diesel 706 00:16:37,240 --> 00:16:37,999 and putting a hole in your pocket. 707 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,239 and putting a hole in your pocket. 708 00:16:40,240 --> 00:16:41,999 If this was the only claim we knew about, the only place we could dig for the rest of our lives, 709 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,999 If this was the only claim we knew about, the only place we could dig for the rest of our lives, 710 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:44,239 If this was the only claim we knew about, the only place we could dig for the rest of our lives, 711 00:16:44,320 --> 00:16:45,999 we'd stay here, wouldn't we? You know, and keep persisting, but it's not. 712 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,839 we'd stay here, wouldn't we? You know, and keep persisting, but it's not. 713 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:47,999 And we're just gonna have to bite the bullet and look for something a bit more productive. 714 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999 And we're just gonna have to bite the bullet and look for something a bit more productive. 715 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 And we're just gonna have to bite the bullet and look for something a bit more productive. 716 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:52,039 And we're just gonna have to bite the bullet and look for something a bit more productive. 717 00:16:52,120 --> 00:16:53,999 Off to the next claim. Yeah. Off to the next claim, eh? 718 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,039 Off to the next claim. Yeah. Off to the next claim, eh? 719 00:16:55,960 --> 00:16:55,999 The plan is to tow the ten-tonne Opalzilla 720 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,999 The plan is to tow the ten-tonne Opalzilla 721 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,519 The plan is to tow the ten-tonne Opalzilla 722 00:16:59,600 --> 00:16:59,999 to their other claim, Bedframe. 723 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,959 to their other claim, Bedframe. 724 00:17:02,040 --> 00:17:03,999 This new claim is about 700 metres from our last claim. 725 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,159 This new claim is about 700 metres from our last claim. 726 00:17:05,240 --> 00:17:05,999 You can see where the old guys really had some success, 727 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,999 You can see where the old guys really had some success, 728 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:08,159 You can see where the old guys really had some success, 729 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:09,999 cos it was one cut after another, after another. 730 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:10,639 cos it was one cut after another, after another. 731 00:17:10,720 --> 00:17:11,999 They were definitely following a run. 732 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,919 They were definitely following a run. 733 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:13,999 Moving Opalzilla, it takes days. 734 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,439 Moving Opalzilla, it takes days. 735 00:17:15,520 --> 00:17:15,999 Sometimes it can take weeks. 736 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,599 Sometimes it can take weeks. 737 00:17:18,640 --> 00:17:19,999 That's our moneymaker. We need to be able to move it. 738 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,599 That's our moneymaker. We need to be able to move it. 739 00:17:27,560 --> 00:17:27,999 So, we are thinking the opal might be carrying down deeper, 740 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,999 So, we are thinking the opal might be carrying down deeper, 741 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,479 So, we are thinking the opal might be carrying down deeper, 742 00:17:30,560 --> 00:17:31,999 so the only way we can get to it is to dig down. 743 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,079 so the only way we can get to it is to dig down. 744 00:17:34,400 --> 00:17:35,999 At the moment we're heading down towards the bottom side 745 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,519 At the moment we're heading down towards the bottom side 746 00:17:37,600 --> 00:17:37,999 of that Z fault on a decline. 747 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,599 of that Z fault on a decline. 748 00:17:39,680 --> 00:17:39,999 Um...we've filled probably half the truck. 749 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,999 Um...we've filled probably half the truck. 750 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,399 Um...we've filled probably half the truck. 751 00:17:43,440 --> 00:17:43,999 We're probably gonna have to dig down another six foot. 752 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999 We're probably gonna have to dig down another six foot. 753 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,759 We're probably gonna have to dig down another six foot. 754 00:17:47,720 --> 00:17:47,999 Chris Cheals and sons Rory and Oscar 755 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,999 Chris Cheals and sons Rory and Oscar 756 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:50,199 Chris Cheals and sons Rory and Oscar 757 00:17:50,280 --> 00:17:51,999 are excavating to find the opal level 758 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:52,679 are excavating to find the opal level 759 00:17:52,760 --> 00:17:53,999 beneath an ancient geological formation 760 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,479 beneath an ancient geological formation 761 00:17:55,560 --> 00:17:55,999 known as a Z fault. 762 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,559 known as a Z fault. 763 00:17:58,720 --> 00:17:59,999 Our family's had a rough few years. 764 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,719 Our family's had a rough few years. 765 00:18:00,800 --> 00:18:01,999 I want to be able to help the boys and my daughter out more financially. 766 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,999 I want to be able to help the boys and my daughter out more financially. 767 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:04,839 I want to be able to help the boys and my daughter out more financially. 768 00:18:04,920 --> 00:18:05,999 They're sort of putting themselves through uni and college at the moment. 769 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 They're sort of putting themselves through uni and college at the moment. 770 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,319 They're sort of putting themselves through uni and college at the moment. 771 00:18:08,400 --> 00:18:09,999 If we can find a pocket, we will... I guess I can help the kids out a bit more. 772 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,919 If we can find a pocket, we will... I guess I can help the kids out a bit more. 773 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999 Yeah, I just wanna be able to keep digging, basically. 774 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,559 Yeah, I just wanna be able to keep digging, basically. 775 00:18:14,640 --> 00:18:15,999 And I can't dig without the money coming in. 776 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:16,959 And I can't dig without the money coming in. 777 00:18:21,200 --> 00:18:21,999 There is a possibility, you know, that we could see something 778 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999 There is a possibility, you know, that we could see something 779 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,079 There is a possibility, you know, that we could see something 780 00:18:24,160 --> 00:18:25,999 on our way down to the level. It would be absolutely unreal if we did. 781 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,239 on our way down to the level. It would be absolutely unreal if we did. 782 00:18:27,320 --> 00:18:27,999 I guess it would kind of solidify our thoughts about what can be down there. 783 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,999 I guess it would kind of solidify our thoughts about what can be down there. 784 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,719 I guess it would kind of solidify our thoughts about what can be down there. 785 00:18:30,800 --> 00:18:31,999 So, yeah, fingers crossed we see something. 786 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,079 So, yeah, fingers crossed we see something. 787 00:18:33,160 --> 00:18:33,999 To get to the level two metres below their feet, 788 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,999 To get to the level two metres below their feet, 789 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,239 To get to the level two metres below their feet, 790 00:18:36,320 --> 00:18:37,999 the Cheals have to excavate at least 60 tonnes of rock, 791 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,999 the Cheals have to excavate at least 60 tonnes of rock, 792 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:40,039 the Cheals have to excavate at least 60 tonnes of rock, 793 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:41,999 then remove it with the bogger. 794 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,159 then remove it with the bogger. 795 00:18:44,440 --> 00:18:45,999 Dumping it into the 600-kilogram capacity hoist, 796 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,999 Dumping it into the 600-kilogram capacity hoist, 797 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,119 Dumping it into the 600-kilogram capacity hoist, 798 00:18:48,200 --> 00:18:49,999 which is sent 13 metres up the shaft 799 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,199 which is sent 13 metres up the shaft 800 00:18:51,280 --> 00:18:51,999 to the waiting truck. 801 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,319 to the waiting truck. 802 00:18:53,400 --> 00:18:53,999 What's that, Rory? 19? 19, yeah. 803 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,999 What's that, Rory? 19? 19, yeah. 804 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:56,519 What's that, Rory? 19? 19, yeah. 805 00:18:56,600 --> 00:18:57,999 Three more till we move the truck. 806 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,399 Three more till we move the truck. 807 00:19:08,400 --> 00:19:09,999 Oi, oi. Ooh. What? 808 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:10,879 Oi, oi. Ooh. What? 809 00:19:10,960 --> 00:19:11,999 Check this out. What is it? A bit of greensand. 810 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,599 Check this out. What is it? A bit of greensand. 811 00:19:13,680 --> 00:19:13,999 Ooh, (BLEEP). 812 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,999 Ooh, (BLEEP). 813 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,079 Ooh, (BLEEP). 814 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:17,999 That's not bad, eh? That's unreal. 815 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,519 That's not bad, eh? That's unreal. 816 00:19:19,600 --> 00:19:19,999 Yeah. That's-that's good trace. 817 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,999 Yeah. That's-that's good trace. 818 00:19:22,080 --> 00:19:23,999 Yeah, we've come across a little bit of seam. 819 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,479 Yeah, we've come across a little bit of seam. 820 00:19:24,560 --> 00:19:25,999 So, that's a really good indicator that's telling us there's, um... 821 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,999 So, that's a really good indicator that's telling us there's, um... 822 00:19:28,080 --> 00:19:29,999 coloured seam down here. I'm pretty happy at the moment. 823 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,279 coloured seam down here. I'm pretty happy at the moment. 824 00:19:31,360 --> 00:19:31,999 Seeing good coloured trace like that 825 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,679 Seeing good coloured trace like that 826 00:19:33,760 --> 00:19:33,999 is a very, very good sign for where you're headed. 827 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,999 is a very, very good sign for where you're headed. 828 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,039 is a very, very good sign for where you're headed. 829 00:19:36,120 --> 00:19:37,999 I'm pretty happy to see that, not gonna lie. 830 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,639 I'm pretty happy to see that, not gonna lie. 831 00:19:38,720 --> 00:19:39,999 Every load the Cheals excavate 832 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,199 Every load the Cheals excavate 833 00:19:41,280 --> 00:19:41,999 needs to have the sandstone clay 834 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,399 needs to have the sandstone clay 835 00:19:43,480 --> 00:19:43,999 cleaned off to reveal any opal. 836 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,839 cleaned off to reveal any opal. 837 00:19:45,920 --> 00:19:45,999 Their agitator wash plant, or aggie, 838 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,999 Their agitator wash plant, or aggie, 839 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,519 Their agitator wash plant, or aggie, 840 00:19:48,600 --> 00:19:49,999 is 40 kilometres away. 841 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:50,599 is 40 kilometres away. 842 00:19:50,680 --> 00:19:51,999 Each load costs $200 to process. 843 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,879 Each load costs $200 to process. 844 00:19:56,480 --> 00:19:57,999 So, we've just decided to dump the dirt that we dug yesterday. 845 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,639 So, we've just decided to dump the dirt that we dug yesterday. 846 00:19:59,720 --> 00:19:59,999 It costs a lot of money to drive that big truck all the way into the aggie and back. 847 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,999 It costs a lot of money to drive that big truck all the way into the aggie and back. 848 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,679 It costs a lot of money to drive that big truck all the way into the aggie and back. 849 00:20:03,760 --> 00:20:03,999 The chance of it having opal is a lot less than, you know, 850 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,999 The chance of it having opal is a lot less than, you know, 851 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,199 The chance of it having opal is a lot less than, you know, 852 00:20:06,280 --> 00:20:07,999 other loads we might dig today. 853 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:08,279 other loads we might dig today. 854 00:20:08,360 --> 00:20:09,999 Timewise and costwise, it's the best option for us - 855 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,679 Timewise and costwise, it's the best option for us - 856 00:20:10,760 --> 00:20:11,999 just to dump it and come back to it later. 857 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,799 just to dump it and come back to it later. 858 00:20:12,880 --> 00:20:13,999 And, you know, hopefully get some better dirt in the aggie. 859 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,999 And, you know, hopefully get some better dirt in the aggie. 860 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:16,119 And, you know, hopefully get some better dirt in the aggie. 861 00:20:18,280 --> 00:20:19,999 (BLEEP)! 862 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:20,279 (BLEEP)! 863 00:20:20,360 --> 00:20:21,999 Went to dump that load and the hoist won't come back down. 864 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,479 Went to dump that load and the hoist won't come back down. 865 00:20:23,560 --> 00:20:23,999 Controlling is... I think it's done a little low ring. 866 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,999 Controlling is... I think it's done a little low ring. 867 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,559 Controlling is... I think it's done a little low ring. 868 00:20:26,640 --> 00:20:27,999 So, yeah, I'm just in the middle of trying to fix it. 869 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,479 So, yeah, I'm just in the middle of trying to fix it. 870 00:20:29,560 --> 00:20:29,999 You know, obviously, if the back doesn't come down 871 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,919 You know, obviously, if the back doesn't come down 872 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,999 then we can't dig a load. It's a bit frustrating, 873 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:34,399 then we can't dig a load. It's a bit frustrating, 874 00:20:34,480 --> 00:20:35,999 but nothing you can do about it. 875 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,999 but nothing you can do about it. 876 00:20:37,080 --> 00:20:37,999 If Dad can't get this going, we're in trouble. 877 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,999 If Dad can't get this going, we're in trouble. 878 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:40,039 If Dad can't get this going, we're in trouble. 879 00:20:51,400 --> 00:20:51,999 Something has popped out of place on the digger, 880 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,719 Something has popped out of place on the digger, 881 00:20:53,800 --> 00:20:53,999 so we're not too sure, exactly, what's gone wrong there. 882 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,999 so we're not too sure, exactly, what's gone wrong there. 883 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,279 so we're not too sure, exactly, what's gone wrong there. 884 00:20:57,360 --> 00:20:57,999 So, just more mechanical problems 885 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,719 So, just more mechanical problems 886 00:20:59,800 --> 00:20:59,999 that we don't really need. 887 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,799 that we don't really need. 888 00:21:01,880 --> 00:21:01,999 The Young Guns' second-hand $12,000 digger 889 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,999 The Young Guns' second-hand $12,000 digger 890 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,079 The Young Guns' second-hand $12,000 digger 891 00:21:05,160 --> 00:21:05,999 has torn an arm off one of its hydraulic rams. 892 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,999 has torn an arm off one of its hydraulic rams. 893 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,039 has torn an arm off one of its hydraulic rams. 894 00:21:09,120 --> 00:21:09,999 I think that's just free swinging now, isn't it? Yeah. Why can't... 895 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,999 I think that's just free swinging now, isn't it? Yeah. Why can't... 896 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,559 I think that's just free swinging now, isn't it? Yeah. Why can't... 897 00:21:12,640 --> 00:21:13,999 I wouldn't be able... Be able to control it. 898 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:14,839 I wouldn't be able... Be able to control it. 899 00:21:14,920 --> 00:21:15,999 Control left or right. Mm. You can feel it. 900 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,199 Control left or right. Mm. You can feel it. 901 00:21:17,280 --> 00:21:17,999 Feel how bad it is. So, the problem is a little bit more serious 902 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,999 Feel how bad it is. So, the problem is a little bit more serious 903 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:20,119 Feel how bad it is. So, the problem is a little bit more serious 904 00:21:20,200 --> 00:21:21,999 than we initially thought. The thread is pretty much all worn out, 905 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,759 than we initially thought. The thread is pretty much all worn out, 906 00:21:23,840 --> 00:21:23,999 except for a little bit left at the end. 907 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,839 except for a little bit left at the end. 908 00:21:25,920 --> 00:21:25,999 So the chances of that popping back off again are quite high. 909 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:27,999 So the chances of that popping back off again are quite high. 910 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:28,839 So the chances of that popping back off again are quite high. 911 00:21:28,920 --> 00:21:29,999 So, to fix that, basically, we are just gonna weld the eye 912 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999 So, to fix that, basically, we are just gonna weld the eye 913 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:32,159 So, to fix that, basically, we are just gonna weld the eye 914 00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:33,999 directly onto the ram there 915 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:34,279 directly onto the ram there 916 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:35,999 so it doesn't happen again. 917 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,759 so it doesn't happen again. 918 00:21:36,840 --> 00:21:37,999 Having an investor now has raised every stake. 919 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,999 Having an investor now has raised every stake. 920 00:21:40,080 --> 00:21:41,999 Not only do we need to find opal, but we need to find more of it than before. 921 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,839 Not only do we need to find opal, but we need to find more of it than before. 922 00:21:43,920 --> 00:21:43,999 We're covering a fourth person, as well. 923 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,919 We're covering a fourth person, as well. 924 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,999 Unable to mine until the digger is repaired, 925 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,599 Unable to mine until the digger is repaired, 926 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:49,999 the Young Guns are taking the ram to Jaymin's grandfather, 927 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,999 the Young Guns are taking the ram to Jaymin's grandfather, 928 00:21:52,080 --> 00:21:53,999 and opal mining veteran of 47 years, 929 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,039 and opal mining veteran of 47 years, 930 00:21:55,120 --> 00:21:55,999 Ron "Pop" Doughton. 931 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,199 Ron "Pop" Doughton. 932 00:21:57,280 --> 00:21:57,999 How's it going? Better than you. I bet. 933 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,999 How's it going? Better than you. I bet. 934 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,759 How's it going? Better than you. I bet. 935 00:22:00,840 --> 00:22:01,999 What have you got this time? All right. 936 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,039 What have you got this time? All right. 937 00:22:03,120 --> 00:22:03,999 I think... Put it on the bench. I think this is actually a... 938 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,799 I think... Put it on the bench. I think this is actually a... 939 00:22:05,880 --> 00:22:05,999 Pop, he's considered a bit of a mining legend out in White Cliffs. 940 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,999 Pop, he's considered a bit of a mining legend out in White Cliffs. 941 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,399 Pop, he's considered a bit of a mining legend out in White Cliffs. 942 00:22:09,480 --> 00:22:09,999 He's put in some solid hours as a young bloke. 943 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 He's put in some solid hours as a young bloke. 944 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,079 He's put in some solid hours as a young bloke. 945 00:22:12,160 --> 00:22:13,999 You know, always helpful with a lot of people starting out. 946 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,039 You know, always helpful with a lot of people starting out. 947 00:22:15,120 --> 00:22:15,999 $50, at least. Obviously, he's my grandfather 948 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:17,919 $50, at least. Obviously, he's my grandfather 949 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,999 so he gives us a little bit extra help. 950 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,159 so he gives us a little bit extra help. 951 00:22:20,240 --> 00:22:21,999 Thanks very much, Ron. That's gonna keep us digging. 952 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,319 Thanks very much, Ron. That's gonna keep us digging. 953 00:22:23,400 --> 00:22:23,999 Well... Yeah. (INDISTINCT) again. Look at that. 954 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,639 Well... Yeah. (INDISTINCT) again. Look at that. 955 00:22:25,720 --> 00:22:25,999 Yeah, look at that. She's good to go. (CHUCKLES) 956 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,999 Yeah, look at that. She's good to go. (CHUCKLES) 957 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:28,359 Yeah, look at that. She's good to go. (CHUCKLES) 958 00:22:31,680 --> 00:22:31,999 The mine we have now at the back of our camp, it's definitely frustrating. 959 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,999 The mine we have now at the back of our camp, it's definitely frustrating. 960 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,399 The mine we have now at the back of our camp, it's definitely frustrating. 961 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:35,999 It's on its last legs. Very limited, going one direction 962 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,999 It's on its last legs. Very limited, going one direction 963 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:38,679 It's on its last legs. Very limited, going one direction 964 00:22:38,760 --> 00:22:39,999 because of how unsafe it is on either side with the roof. 965 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,519 because of how unsafe it is on either side with the roof. 966 00:22:41,600 --> 00:22:41,999 And you don't wanna be wasting time on a mine that's not producing anything. 967 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,999 And you don't wanna be wasting time on a mine that's not producing anything. 968 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:44,919 And you don't wanna be wasting time on a mine that's not producing anything. 969 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:45,999 The opal level is... You can see this white band 970 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,999 The opal level is... You can see this white band 971 00:22:48,080 --> 00:22:49,999 running, like, all the way around the wall. 972 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:50,399 running, like, all the way around the wall. 973 00:22:50,480 --> 00:22:51,999 Here, it's this one direction and it's this one opal level. 974 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,999 Here, it's this one direction and it's this one opal level. 975 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,239 Here, it's this one direction and it's this one opal level. 976 00:22:54,320 --> 00:22:55,999 At the moment we are digging a bigger hole, 977 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,999 At the moment we are digging a bigger hole, 978 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,119 At the moment we are digging a bigger hole, 979 00:22:58,200 --> 00:22:59,999 but we are not finding much opal. 980 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,239 but we are not finding much opal. 981 00:23:00,320 --> 00:23:01,999 As in any. There is no opal coming out of the ground right now. 982 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,799 As in any. There is no opal coming out of the ground right now. 983 00:23:03,880 --> 00:23:03,999 So I think the best option for us at this stage 984 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 So I think the best option for us at this stage 985 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,119 So I think the best option for us at this stage 986 00:23:06,200 --> 00:23:07,999 is just gonna be look for some new ground 987 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:08,199 is just gonna be look for some new ground 988 00:23:08,280 --> 00:23:09,999 and set up a whole new mine in there 989 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:10,479 and set up a whole new mine in there 990 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:11,999 that's hopefully gonna produce some opal 991 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,559 that's hopefully gonna produce some opal 992 00:23:12,640 --> 00:23:13,999 and give us more options. 993 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:14,639 and give us more options. 994 00:23:23,440 --> 00:23:23,999 Moving opal is not the easiest task to perform. 995 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,999 Moving opal is not the easiest task to perform. 996 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,319 Moving opal is not the easiest task to perform. 997 00:23:27,400 --> 00:23:27,999 There's a few hard days of labour. 998 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,399 There's a few hard days of labour. 999 00:23:29,480 --> 00:23:29,999 You've pretty much got to get on your hands and knees and dig it out. 1000 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,999 You've pretty much got to get on your hands and knees and dig it out. 1001 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,159 You've pretty much got to get on your hands and knees and dig it out. 1002 00:23:33,240 --> 00:23:33,999 Recently forced to leave their homes in the town of Mintabie, 1003 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,999 Recently forced to leave their homes in the town of Mintabie, 1004 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,519 Recently forced to leave their homes in the town of Mintabie, 1005 00:23:36,600 --> 00:23:37,999 the Blacklighters and their families are relying on Coober Pedy's 1006 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,999 the Blacklighters and their families are relying on Coober Pedy's 1007 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,039 the Blacklighters and their families are relying on Coober Pedy's 1008 00:23:40,120 --> 00:23:41,999 opal fields to start a new life. 1009 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,839 opal fields to start a new life. 1010 00:23:42,920 --> 00:23:43,999 We've spent a lot of money in moving here. 1011 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,519 We've spent a lot of money in moving here. 1012 00:23:45,600 --> 00:23:45,999 We basically had to start a lot of stuff from scratch. 1013 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,999 We basically had to start a lot of stuff from scratch. 1014 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,759 We basically had to start a lot of stuff from scratch. 1015 00:23:48,840 --> 00:23:49,999 With the first of their four claims running dry of opal, 1016 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,999 With the first of their four claims running dry of opal, 1017 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,479 With the first of their four claims running dry of opal, 1018 00:23:52,560 --> 00:23:53,999 the plan is to tow their ten-tonne processing plant, 1019 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,879 the plan is to tow their ten-tonne processing plant, 1020 00:23:55,960 --> 00:23:55,999 Opalzilla, to Bedframe claim. 1021 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,999 Opalzilla, to Bedframe claim. 1022 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,479 Opalzilla, to Bedframe claim. 1023 00:23:58,560 --> 00:23:59,999 I've seen a lot of crystal come from the area 1024 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,719 I've seen a lot of crystal come from the area 1025 00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:01,999 and it's, like, really good quality, so... 1026 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,039 and it's, like, really good quality, so... 1027 00:24:03,120 --> 00:24:03,999 you don't need a lot from there to make a decent amount of money. 1028 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,999 you don't need a lot from there to make a decent amount of money. 1029 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,679 you don't need a lot from there to make a decent amount of money. 1030 00:24:08,360 --> 00:24:09,999 But, yeah, Opalzilla is very buried. 1031 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,079 But, yeah, Opalzilla is very buried. 1032 00:24:11,160 --> 00:24:11,999 It's just the way it goes. 1033 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,359 It's just the way it goes. 1034 00:24:14,360 --> 00:24:15,999 We don't want to dig too much underneath it. 1035 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,479 We don't want to dig too much underneath it. 1036 00:24:16,560 --> 00:24:17,999 Yeah, it could tip it over, and if it turns over, 1037 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,239 Yeah, it could tip it over, and if it turns over, 1038 00:24:19,320 --> 00:24:19,999 it's a bad day for everyone. 1039 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,399 it's a bad day for everyone. 1040 00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:25,999 She's a bit out of balance, so it takes a lot of dangerous work. 1041 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999 She's a bit out of balance, so it takes a lot of dangerous work. 1042 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,199 She's a bit out of balance, so it takes a lot of dangerous work. 1043 00:24:29,480 --> 00:24:29,999 Anything could go wrong, really. 1044 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,479 Anything could go wrong, really. 1045 00:24:31,560 --> 00:24:31,999 Ugh. 1046 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,599 Ugh. 1047 00:24:33,680 --> 00:24:33,999 Oh... Miles to go. 1048 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,999 Oh... Miles to go. 1049 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,159 Oh... Miles to go. 1050 00:24:39,280 --> 00:24:39,999 It's all about just keeping everything flat and straight. 1051 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,999 It's all about just keeping everything flat and straight. 1052 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,039 It's all about just keeping everything flat and straight. 1053 00:24:44,120 --> 00:24:45,999 Get stuff out from under these wheels, 1054 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,119 Get stuff out from under these wheels, 1055 00:24:46,200 --> 00:24:47,999 so we can actually get it to move. 1056 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,919 so we can actually get it to move. 1057 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:51,999 How has it not fallen yet? 1058 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,399 How has it not fallen yet? 1059 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:53,999 Oh, here we go. 1060 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,399 Oh, here we go. 1061 00:24:56,760 --> 00:24:57,999 Yeah, I can see daylight under there, so that's pretty good news 1062 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,759 Yeah, I can see daylight under there, so that's pretty good news 1063 00:24:59,840 --> 00:24:59,999 for us, so hopefully by today we will have it moving 1064 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,999 for us, so hopefully by today we will have it moving 1065 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,719 for us, so hopefully by today we will have it moving 1066 00:25:02,800 --> 00:25:03,999 and punching through some dirt tomorrow would be good. 1067 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,799 and punching through some dirt tomorrow would be good. 1068 00:25:08,680 --> 00:25:09,999 How the (BLEEP) did that happen? I don't know. 1069 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,199 How the (BLEEP) did that happen? I don't know. 1070 00:25:11,960 --> 00:25:11,999 That can't be good. That's pretty holy, eh? 1071 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,999 That can't be good. That's pretty holy, eh? 1072 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:14,839 That can't be good. That's pretty holy, eh? 1073 00:25:16,080 --> 00:25:17,999 I'd say it's just caught a bit of the edge of the bucket 1074 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,079 I'd say it's just caught a bit of the edge of the bucket 1075 00:25:19,160 --> 00:25:19,999 where it's been dug out. It's so easy to do. 1076 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,639 where it's been dug out. It's so easy to do. 1077 00:25:21,720 --> 00:25:21,999 There's that much dirt over it, you don't know where the tyre is. 1078 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,999 There's that much dirt over it, you don't know where the tyre is. 1079 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,999 There's that much dirt over it, you don't know where the tyre is. 1080 00:25:25,080 --> 00:25:25,999 Yeah. The ruptured tyre 1081 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,719 Yeah. The ruptured tyre 1082 00:25:27,800 --> 00:25:27,999 will make dragging Opalzilla out 1083 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,919 will make dragging Opalzilla out 1084 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,999 with the six-tonne loader even more difficult. 1085 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,239 with the six-tonne loader even more difficult. 1086 00:25:33,320 --> 00:25:33,999 This is the plan, anyway. 1087 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,319 This is the plan, anyway. 1088 00:25:35,400 --> 00:25:35,999 We're gonna hook the loader up, pull it forward, get it free. 1089 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,999 We're gonna hook the loader up, pull it forward, get it free. 1090 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,639 We're gonna hook the loader up, pull it forward, get it free. 1091 00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:39,999 Should be all right, I reckon. ..a bit worried about that flat tyre. 1092 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,959 Should be all right, I reckon. ..a bit worried about that flat tyre. 1093 00:25:42,040 --> 00:25:43,999 Would help to have your tyres pumped up when you're doing this. A bit, yeah. 1094 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,319 Would help to have your tyres pumped up when you're doing this. A bit, yeah. 1095 00:25:45,400 --> 00:25:45,999 Yeah, don't tip it over, eh? Oh, I don't want to. 1096 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,999 Yeah, don't tip it over, eh? Oh, I don't want to. 1097 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,079 Yeah, don't tip it over, eh? Oh, I don't want to. 1098 00:25:50,120 --> 00:25:51,999 It is pretty scary stuff now. Now we are about to try 1099 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,399 It is pretty scary stuff now. Now we are about to try 1100 00:25:53,480 --> 00:25:53,999 and pull Opalzilla out. 1101 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,559 and pull Opalzilla out. 1102 00:25:55,640 --> 00:25:55,999 I just don't want to roll it, cos, yeah, 1103 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,919 I just don't want to roll it, cos, yeah, 1104 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,999 that'll be pretty hard to get it up. There's no bulldozers around 1105 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,759 that'll be pretty hard to get it up. There's no bulldozers around 1106 00:26:00,840 --> 00:26:01,999 the place so we're on our own out here. 1107 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:02,959 the place so we're on our own out here. 1108 00:26:03,040 --> 00:26:03,999 We're just gonna to be careful and sensible. 1109 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,399 We're just gonna to be careful and sensible. 1110 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:05,999 Are we ready to go? 1111 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,479 Are we ready to go? 1112 00:26:07,560 --> 00:26:07,999 Good to go. Ball's in your court! Ball's in my court! 1113 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,999 Good to go. Ball's in your court! Ball's in my court! 1114 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:10,679 Good to go. Ball's in your court! Ball's in my court! 1115 00:26:10,760 --> 00:26:11,999 Right-o! 1116 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,759 Right-o! 1117 00:26:17,280 --> 00:26:17,999 (ENGINE REVVING) 1118 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,279 (ENGINE REVVING) 1119 00:26:25,480 --> 00:26:25,999 Nah, she ain't gonna go. 1120 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,479 Nah, she ain't gonna go. 1121 00:26:38,720 --> 00:26:39,999 All right, it's not gonna go. 1122 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,719 All right, it's not gonna go. 1123 00:26:42,480 --> 00:26:43,999 I went to dump that load and the hoist won't come back down. 1124 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,559 I went to dump that load and the hoist won't come back down. 1125 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:45,999 I've got another old control here with me. 1126 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,999 I've got another old control here with me. 1127 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,039 I've got another old control here with me. 1128 00:26:48,120 --> 00:26:49,999 I'll try and rig it up, so you get the body to come back down 1129 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:50,999 I'll try and rig it up, so you get the body to come back down 1130 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:51,999 and hopefully dig another load and get it to town. 1131 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,999 and hopefully dig another load and get it to town. 1132 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,439 and hopefully dig another load and get it to town. 1133 00:26:54,520 --> 00:26:55,999 The hydraulic hoist on the Cheals' only truck 1134 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,879 The hydraulic hoist on the Cheals' only truck 1135 00:26:57,960 --> 00:26:57,999 is jammed at full extension. 1136 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,999 is jammed at full extension. 1137 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,159 is jammed at full extension. 1138 00:27:01,240 --> 00:27:01,999 I'm a bit frustrated with it. 1139 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,239 I'm a bit frustrated with it. 1140 00:27:03,320 --> 00:27:03,999 We've got to get some dirt in the truck and get it back to town 1141 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,999 We've got to get some dirt in the truck and get it back to town 1142 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,039 We've got to get some dirt in the truck and get it back to town 1143 00:27:06,120 --> 00:27:07,999 to wash it, and when the truck is like this, it's not gonna happen. 1144 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,079 to wash it, and when the truck is like this, it's not gonna happen. 1145 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:09,999 So, it's quite worrying. 1146 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,519 So, it's quite worrying. 1147 00:27:11,600 --> 00:27:11,999 What did you do? You were just standing there. 1148 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,999 What did you do? You were just standing there. 1149 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:14,319 What did you do? You were just standing there. 1150 00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:15,999 It was definitely there when I shut it back down. 1151 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:16,759 It was definitely there when I shut it back down. 1152 00:27:16,840 --> 00:27:17,999 Well, it should be here, then. To make matters worse, 1153 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,399 Well, it should be here, then. To make matters worse, 1154 00:27:19,480 --> 00:27:19,999 Chris' eldest son Rory 1155 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,639 Chris' eldest son Rory 1156 00:27:21,720 --> 00:27:21,999 has lost a small but vital part of the replacement controller. 1157 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,999 has lost a small but vital part of the replacement controller. 1158 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,959 has lost a small but vital part of the replacement controller. 1159 00:27:26,040 --> 00:27:27,999 Not there, though. We need it. 1160 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:28,799 Not there, though. We need it. 1161 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:29,999 It must be on the ground here. 1162 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,079 It must be on the ground here. 1163 00:27:31,160 --> 00:27:31,999 I was cleaning a piece there and dropped a little ball bearing. 1164 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,999 I was cleaning a piece there and dropped a little ball bearing. 1165 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:34,639 I was cleaning a piece there and dropped a little ball bearing. 1166 00:27:34,720 --> 00:27:35,999 And we can't get the truck started without it, 1167 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,799 And we can't get the truck started without it, 1168 00:27:36,880 --> 00:27:37,999 so I'm just on the ground, 1169 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,879 so I'm just on the ground, 1170 00:27:38,960 --> 00:27:39,999 having a look around for it. 1171 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:40,959 having a look around for it. 1172 00:27:43,480 --> 00:27:43,999 All I needed was just to put that back together 1173 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,999 All I needed was just to put that back together 1174 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:46,039 All I needed was just to put that back together 1175 00:27:46,120 --> 00:27:47,999 and plug it in. So I need to find that ball bearing. 1176 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,799 and plug it in. So I need to find that ball bearing. 1177 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:51,999 The pressure's on a bit. You know, we just want to get going 1178 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,919 The pressure's on a bit. You know, we just want to get going 1179 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,999 and get digging and get down in there further and see if there's opal there. 1180 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,759 and get digging and get down in there further and see if there's opal there. 1181 00:28:00,440 --> 00:28:01,999 I feel like it would have been shredded down by now. 1182 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,239 I feel like it would have been shredded down by now. 1183 00:28:04,400 --> 00:28:05,999 Oh, yes! Got it? 1184 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,879 Oh, yes! Got it? 1185 00:28:06,960 --> 00:28:07,999 Yes. (LAUGHS) Rory. 1186 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:08,999 Yes. (LAUGHS) Rory. 1187 00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:09,999 Oscar... (INDISTINCT) 1188 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,079 Oscar... (INDISTINCT) 1189 00:28:11,160 --> 00:28:11,999 Eagle eye Oscar found the ball bearing 1190 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,159 Eagle eye Oscar found the ball bearing 1191 00:28:13,240 --> 00:28:13,999 that I dropped, so that was good. 1192 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,239 that I dropped, so that was good. 1193 00:28:15,320 --> 00:28:15,999 Well done, buddy. Back in business, boys. 1194 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,839 Well done, buddy. Back in business, boys. 1195 00:28:19,920 --> 00:28:19,999 Right. 1196 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,999 Right. 1197 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,199 Right. 1198 00:28:22,280 --> 00:28:23,999 Replacement controller assembled, Chris needs it to work 1199 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,999 Replacement controller assembled, Chris needs it to work 1200 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,039 Replacement controller assembled, Chris needs it to work 1201 00:28:26,120 --> 00:28:27,999 or he could face costly time-consuming repairs. 1202 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,679 or he could face costly time-consuming repairs. 1203 00:28:29,760 --> 00:28:29,999 (ENGINE RUNNING) 1204 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,959 (ENGINE RUNNING) 1205 00:28:36,680 --> 00:28:37,999 Down she comes. 1206 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,199 Down she comes. 1207 00:28:39,280 --> 00:28:39,999 With the truck working again, the Cheals can head back underground 1208 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,999 With the truck working again, the Cheals can head back underground 1209 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,239 With the truck working again, the Cheals can head back underground 1210 00:28:43,320 --> 00:28:43,999 to continue filling it with dirt from the promising Z fault. 1211 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,999 to continue filling it with dirt from the promising Z fault. 1212 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,399 to continue filling it with dirt from the promising Z fault. 1213 00:28:48,800 --> 00:28:49,999 We've gotten into the Z fault far enough 1214 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,839 We've gotten into the Z fault far enough 1215 00:28:51,920 --> 00:28:51,999 where we can open it up and, at least by the end of this load 1216 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999 where we can open it up and, at least by the end of this load 1217 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,519 where we can open it up and, at least by the end of this load 1218 00:28:54,600 --> 00:28:55,999 we should be on that opal level. Um... 1219 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:56,599 we should be on that opal level. Um... 1220 00:28:56,680 --> 00:28:57,999 You know, deep enough where we should start seeing stuff, so... 1221 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,399 You know, deep enough where we should start seeing stuff, so... 1222 00:28:59,480 --> 00:28:59,999 fingers crossed we do. 1223 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,479 fingers crossed we do. 1224 00:29:09,480 --> 00:29:09,999 Nothing, mate? Nah, I thought I saw 1225 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,839 Nothing, mate? Nah, I thought I saw 1226 00:29:11,920 --> 00:29:11,999 a little, like, flash. 1227 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,999 a little, like, flash. 1228 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:14,199 a little, like, flash. 1229 00:29:15,160 --> 00:29:15,999 I hope we start seeing something pretty soon, mate. 1230 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,639 I hope we start seeing something pretty soon, mate. 1231 00:29:17,720 --> 00:29:17,999 Yeah, me too. 1232 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,719 Yeah, me too. 1233 00:29:21,120 --> 00:29:21,999 There's a few loads in there now. Made a fair hole, so... 1234 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,759 There's a few loads in there now. Made a fair hole, so... 1235 00:29:23,840 --> 00:29:23,999 it'll be disheartening to think there's nothing in in, but you don't know until you wash it. 1236 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,999 it'll be disheartening to think there's nothing in in, but you don't know until you wash it. 1237 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,999 it'll be disheartening to think there's nothing in in, but you don't know until you wash it. 1238 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,679 it'll be disheartening to think there's nothing in in, but you don't know until you wash it. 1239 00:29:28,760 --> 00:29:29,999 I'm thinking I'm not really liking the lack of trace. 1240 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,999 I'm thinking I'm not really liking the lack of trace. 1241 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,159 I'm thinking I'm not really liking the lack of trace. 1242 00:29:32,240 --> 00:29:33,999 That's not gonna pay the bills. 1243 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,239 That's not gonna pay the bills. 1244 00:29:40,680 --> 00:29:41,999 We've got deadlines to meet. 1245 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,679 We've got deadlines to meet. 1246 00:29:42,760 --> 00:29:43,999 We've got an investor to look after. 1247 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:44,799 We've got an investor to look after. 1248 00:29:44,880 --> 00:29:45,999 And we haven't seen opal in a whole week. 1249 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,559 And we haven't seen opal in a whole week. 1250 00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:49,999 So, obviously the problem with the mine we're working at right now... 1251 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,919 So, obviously the problem with the mine we're working at right now... 1252 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,999 Yes. ..is that now we're using the hydraulic digger, 1253 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,039 Yes. ..is that now we're using the hydraulic digger, 1254 00:29:55,120 --> 00:29:55,999 we're finding a lot of the areas are unsafe to use 1255 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,999 we're finding a lot of the areas are unsafe to use 1256 00:29:58,080 --> 00:29:59,999 by pinning into the roof. So we definitely want to open up our options 1257 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,799 by pinning into the roof. So we definitely want to open up our options 1258 00:30:01,880 --> 00:30:01,999 and look for, you know, another claim, at least. 1259 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,999 and look for, you know, another claim, at least. 1260 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,599 and look for, you know, another claim, at least. 1261 00:30:04,680 --> 00:30:05,999 My advice would be that you've got to look for a bit more... 1262 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,799 My advice would be that you've got to look for a bit more... 1263 00:30:07,880 --> 00:30:07,999 virgin ground. 1264 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,879 virgin ground. 1265 00:30:09,960 --> 00:30:09,999 With their current mine not producing, 1266 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,999 With their current mine not producing, 1267 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,039 With their current mine not producing, 1268 00:30:12,120 --> 00:30:13,999 the Young Guns are relying on Jaymin's grandfather, Pop, 1269 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,399 the Young Guns are relying on Jaymin's grandfather, Pop, 1270 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:15,999 to help find a new opal-bearing claim. 1271 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,999 to help find a new opal-bearing claim. 1272 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,039 to help find a new opal-bearing claim. 1273 00:30:18,120 --> 00:30:19,999 All that ground there is all virgin ground. 1274 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:20,319 All that ground there is all virgin ground. 1275 00:30:20,400 --> 00:30:21,999 That's getting right up the top end. This was near this claim here. 1276 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,719 That's getting right up the top end. This was near this claim here. 1277 00:30:23,800 --> 00:30:23,999 Yeah, that claim there. So... 1278 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,999 Yeah, that claim there. So... 1279 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:26,159 Yeah, that claim there. So... 1280 00:30:26,240 --> 00:30:27,999 go for a drive around up there and have a look and see, 1281 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:28,639 go for a drive around up there and have a look and see, 1282 00:30:28,720 --> 00:30:29,999 see what you think. 1283 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,719 see what you think. 1284 00:30:31,920 --> 00:30:31,999 Pop's advice is West Field, 1285 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,999 Pop's advice is West Field, 1286 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,359 Pop's advice is West Field, 1287 00:30:34,440 --> 00:30:35,999 three kilometres from the Young Guns' camp, 1288 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,879 three kilometres from the Young Guns' camp, 1289 00:30:36,960 --> 00:30:37,999 scattered with mines up to half a century old, 1290 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,839 scattered with mines up to half a century old, 1291 00:30:39,920 --> 00:30:39,999 surrounded by virgin ground. 1292 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,999 surrounded by virgin ground. 1293 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,079 surrounded by virgin ground. 1294 00:30:42,160 --> 00:30:43,999 It's like going through the forest to get there. I know. 1295 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,639 It's like going through the forest to get there. I know. 1296 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:45,999 If the Young Guns think a potential mine shows promise, 1297 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,999 If the Young Guns think a potential mine shows promise, 1298 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,079 If the Young Guns think a potential mine shows promise, 1299 00:30:49,160 --> 00:30:49,999 they can claim it for $230. 1300 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,999 they can claim it for $230. 1301 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,479 they can claim it for $230. 1302 00:30:52,560 --> 00:30:53,999 Jeez, that looks a bit ominous. A bit scary-looking. 1303 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,839 Jeez, that looks a bit ominous. A bit scary-looking. 1304 00:30:55,920 --> 00:30:55,999 Jeez, look at that dead kangaroo. 1305 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,999 Jeez, look at that dead kangaroo. 1306 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:58,119 Jeez, look at that dead kangaroo. 1307 00:30:58,200 --> 00:30:59,999 Look at that. Smells a bit. Sussed it out. 1308 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,999 Look at that. Smells a bit. Sussed it out. 1309 00:31:01,080 --> 00:31:01,999 So far it's not looking too good. 1310 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,159 So far it's not looking too good. 1311 00:31:04,960 --> 00:31:05,999 Who knows inside? Oh, it's a bit tight. 1312 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,239 Who knows inside? Oh, it's a bit tight. 1313 00:31:08,680 --> 00:31:09,999 There's bones everywhere, man. 1314 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:10,679 There's bones everywhere, man. 1315 00:31:12,080 --> 00:31:13,999 Come on, look at that. I don't wanna see that. 1316 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:14,679 Come on, look at that. I don't wanna see that. 1317 00:31:14,760 --> 00:31:15,999 Look at that! It's gross. 1318 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:16,999 Look at that! It's gross. 1319 00:31:17,080 --> 00:31:17,999 Keep going. 1320 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,279 Keep going. 1321 00:31:19,360 --> 00:31:19,999 Was this dug by a midget or something? 1322 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,999 Was this dug by a midget or something? 1323 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,039 Was this dug by a midget or something? 1324 00:31:22,120 --> 00:31:23,999 Old timers, man. 1325 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,119 Old timers, man. 1326 00:31:24,200 --> 00:31:25,999 Small and skinny. 1327 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,199 Small and skinny. 1328 00:31:28,920 --> 00:31:29,999 So far I'm not seeing much hope here. 1329 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,479 So far I'm not seeing much hope here. 1330 00:31:31,560 --> 00:31:31,999 My legs are kind of cramping up. 1331 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,559 My legs are kind of cramping up. 1332 00:31:33,640 --> 00:31:33,999 There's not much space to do anything, really. 1333 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,759 There's not much space to do anything, really. 1334 00:31:35,840 --> 00:31:35,999 Look at that. The worst part is it looks sketchy. 1335 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,999 Look at that. The worst part is it looks sketchy. 1336 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:38,159 Look at that. The worst part is it looks sketchy. 1337 00:31:38,240 --> 00:31:39,999 How about down there? Yeah, well... The whole thing's caved in. We're looking for safety, not... 1338 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,999 How about down there? Yeah, well... The whole thing's caved in. We're looking for safety, not... 1339 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,839 How about down there? Yeah, well... The whole thing's caved in. We're looking for safety, not... 1340 00:31:42,920 --> 00:31:43,999 I don't like sketchiness. I've seen nothing in the wall here at all. 1341 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,999 I don't like sketchiness. I've seen nothing in the wall here at all. 1342 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:46,399 I don't like sketchiness. I've seen nothing in the wall here at all. 1343 00:31:46,480 --> 00:31:47,999 I have a feeling this has been dug and left 1344 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,479 I have a feeling this has been dug and left 1345 00:31:49,560 --> 00:31:49,999 because there was no opal in here at all. 1346 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,559 because there was no opal in here at all. 1347 00:31:51,640 --> 00:31:51,999 I'm not seeing anything down this end, either. We'll move on. 1348 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,999 I'm not seeing anything down this end, either. We'll move on. 1349 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,199 I'm not seeing anything down this end, either. We'll move on. 1350 00:31:54,280 --> 00:31:55,999 The roof here looks a little bit sketchy, as well, which I'm not liking. 1351 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,039 The roof here looks a little bit sketchy, as well, which I'm not liking. 1352 00:31:57,120 --> 00:31:57,999 Yeah, over here it's heaps sketchy. I don't like it. 1353 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,759 Yeah, over here it's heaps sketchy. I don't like it. 1354 00:31:59,840 --> 00:31:59,999 It's just too much work to even turn it to a mine 1355 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,919 It's just too much work to even turn it to a mine 1356 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,999 that we can use all our stuff in right now. 1357 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:04,239 that we can use all our stuff in right now. 1358 00:32:04,320 --> 00:32:05,999 Yeah, I don't think this is the place for us. 1359 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,679 Yeah, I don't think this is the place for us. 1360 00:32:09,800 --> 00:32:09,999 I think screw that. No way. No way. 1361 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,999 I think screw that. No way. No way. 1362 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,599 I think screw that. No way. No way. 1363 00:32:12,680 --> 00:32:13,999 We need to find something that's decent, 1364 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,359 We need to find something that's decent, 1365 00:32:15,440 --> 00:32:15,999 and that's just horrible. 1366 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,439 and that's just horrible. 1367 00:32:26,720 --> 00:32:27,999 (ENGINE REVVING) 1368 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,719 (ENGINE REVVING) 1369 00:32:32,920 --> 00:32:33,999 Yeah, I think we need more digging, man. 1370 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,919 Yeah, I think we need more digging, man. 1371 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,999 The first of the Blacklighters' four claims has run dry. 1372 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,999 The first of the Blacklighters' four claims has run dry. 1373 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:40,359 The first of the Blacklighters' four claims has run dry. 1374 00:32:40,440 --> 00:32:41,999 They are now struggling to move their ten-tonne processing plant, 1375 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 They are now struggling to move their ten-tonne processing plant, 1376 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:44,199 They are now struggling to move their ten-tonne processing plant, 1377 00:32:44,280 --> 00:32:45,999 Opalzilla, to the next claim. 1378 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:46,839 Opalzilla, to the next claim. 1379 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:49,999 Didn't quite get the axle wheel dug out enough before, 1380 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 Didn't quite get the axle wheel dug out enough before, 1381 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,159 Didn't quite get the axle wheel dug out enough before, 1382 00:32:52,240 --> 00:32:53,999 so give it one more go, eh? 1383 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,839 so give it one more go, eh? 1384 00:32:54,920 --> 00:32:55,999 Still a little bit underneath here, 1385 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:56,919 Still a little bit underneath here, 1386 00:32:57,000 --> 00:32:57,999 so might take a little bit of shovelling but... 1387 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,799 so might take a little bit of shovelling but... 1388 00:32:59,880 --> 00:32:59,999 we'll get it done. 1389 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,879 we'll get it done. 1390 00:33:06,840 --> 00:33:07,999 Right-o. Second attempt here. 1391 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,839 Right-o. Second attempt here. 1392 00:33:13,800 --> 00:33:13,999 (ENGINE REVVING) 1393 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:15,799 (ENGINE REVVING) 1394 00:33:16,880 --> 00:33:17,999 Yes! Yeah! 1395 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,039 Yes! Yeah! 1396 00:33:19,120 --> 00:33:19,999 Yeah! 1397 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,119 Yeah! 1398 00:33:25,120 --> 00:33:25,999 Keep going, just keep going. 1399 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,159 Keep going, just keep going. 1400 00:33:29,880 --> 00:33:29,999 Whoo! Take that, baby. 1401 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,999 Whoo! Take that, baby. 1402 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,079 Whoo! Take that, baby. 1403 00:33:33,480 --> 00:33:33,999 Beauty. It's moving! 1404 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,799 Beauty. It's moving! 1405 00:33:35,880 --> 00:33:35,999 They now have to tow the 13-metre-long, 1406 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 They now have to tow the 13-metre-long, 1407 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:38,999 They now have to tow the 13-metre-long, 1408 00:33:39,080 --> 00:33:39,999 five-metre-wide Opalzilla... 1409 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,559 five-metre-wide Opalzilla... 1410 00:33:41,640 --> 00:33:41,999 A bit of a wobble there. 1411 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,639 A bit of a wobble there. 1412 00:33:43,720 --> 00:33:43,999 Stay upright. Please stay upright. 1413 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,959 Stay upright. Please stay upright. 1414 00:33:46,040 --> 00:33:47,999 ..700 metres over narrow, broken roads 1415 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,719 ..700 metres over narrow, broken roads 1416 00:33:49,800 --> 00:33:49,999 to the new claim. 1417 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,799 to the new claim. 1418 00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:51,999 You've got open cuts all over the side of this little road. 1419 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,999 You've got open cuts all over the side of this little road. 1420 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,479 You've got open cuts all over the side of this little road. 1421 00:33:55,560 --> 00:33:55,999 I don't want to have to stop in a hurry and have it pushed into the cut, 1422 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,999 I don't want to have to stop in a hurry and have it pushed into the cut, 1423 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,079 I don't want to have to stop in a hurry and have it pushed into the cut, 1424 00:33:59,160 --> 00:33:59,999 which would really suck. 1425 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,159 which would really suck. 1426 00:34:03,320 --> 00:34:03,999 Right through here. 1427 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,319 Right through here. 1428 00:34:05,400 --> 00:34:05,999 Can we just go for it or what? 1429 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,399 Can we just go for it or what? 1430 00:34:07,480 --> 00:34:07,999 Yeah. (BLEEP), why not? 1431 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,799 Yeah. (BLEEP), why not? 1432 00:34:14,440 --> 00:34:15,999 I've just got to make sure the back wheels get around. 1433 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,279 I've just got to make sure the back wheels get around. 1434 00:34:17,360 --> 00:34:17,999 Oh, oh, oh. Oh, easy. Easy. 1435 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,999 Oh, oh, oh. Oh, easy. Easy. 1436 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:20,279 Oh, oh, oh. Oh, easy. Easy. 1437 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:21,999 Hold up, hold up, hold up. Whoa, whoa. 1438 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,759 Hold up, hold up, hold up. Whoa, whoa. 1439 00:34:23,840 --> 00:34:23,999 I'm just about through, man. 1440 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,999 I'm just about through, man. 1441 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,199 I'm just about through, man. 1442 00:34:26,280 --> 00:34:27,999 Yeah, I know, but the arse end has possibly come down here. 1443 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,479 Yeah, I know, but the arse end has possibly come down here. 1444 00:34:30,640 --> 00:34:31,999 Yeah, if we do fall in there, it's game over. 1445 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,279 Yeah, if we do fall in there, it's game over. 1446 00:34:33,360 --> 00:34:33,999 I don't think we will ever get it out. 1447 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,479 I don't think we will ever get it out. 1448 00:34:35,560 --> 00:34:35,999 Are we gonna stay on the road or not? 1449 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,919 Are we gonna stay on the road or not? 1450 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,999 Well, you're on the edge here, and there's a big mound here 1451 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:40,759 Well, you're on the edge here, and there's a big mound here 1452 00:34:40,840 --> 00:34:41,999 and look at the (BLEEP) hole I'm standing in. That slides down in there, 1453 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,999 and look at the (BLEEP) hole I'm standing in. That slides down in there, 1454 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:44,119 and look at the (BLEEP) hole I'm standing in. That slides down in there, 1455 00:34:44,200 --> 00:34:45,999 just up the front here, it's all over. 1456 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,439 just up the front here, it's all over. 1457 00:34:49,080 --> 00:34:49,999 You just have to take it a bit higher. 1458 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,479 You just have to take it a bit higher. 1459 00:34:51,560 --> 00:34:51,999 Yeah, I can go back. 1460 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,559 Yeah, I can go back. 1461 00:34:56,320 --> 00:34:57,999 Straight back. Don't bother turning. 1462 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,319 Straight back. Don't bother turning. 1463 00:34:58,400 --> 00:34:59,999 Just keep going. 1464 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,399 Just keep going. 1465 00:35:09,240 --> 00:35:09,999 Just take it really wide 1466 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,439 Just take it really wide 1467 00:35:11,520 --> 00:35:11,999 and really careful. 1468 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,599 and really careful. 1469 00:35:13,680 --> 00:35:13,999 Come on, Zilla. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Anything? 1470 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,999 Come on, Zilla. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Anything? 1471 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:16,199 Come on, Zilla. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Anything? 1472 00:35:18,400 --> 00:35:19,999 Keep going that way. Go, you Zilla! 1473 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,119 Keep going that way. Go, you Zilla! 1474 00:35:21,200 --> 00:35:21,999 Come on! 1475 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,199 Come on! 1476 00:35:26,640 --> 00:35:27,999 It's all right, we're through. 1477 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,719 It's all right, we're through. 1478 00:35:28,800 --> 00:35:29,999 Yeah! (BLEEP)! Beauty! 1479 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,319 Yeah! (BLEEP)! Beauty! 1480 00:35:34,880 --> 00:35:35,999 Whoo-hoo! There she is! 1481 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,279 Whoo-hoo! There she is! 1482 00:35:37,360 --> 00:35:37,999 (BLEEP) yes! Come on! Yeah! 1483 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999 (BLEEP) yes! Come on! Yeah! 1484 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,599 (BLEEP) yes! Come on! Yeah! 1485 00:35:40,680 --> 00:35:41,999 Yeah-hey! Yeah-hey! You beauty! We made it. (BLEEP), we made it! 1486 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 Yeah-hey! Yeah-hey! You beauty! We made it. (BLEEP), we made it! 1487 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:44,319 Yeah-hey! Yeah-hey! You beauty! We made it. (BLEEP), we made it! 1488 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:45,999 Oh, that is gold. Well done, mate. Yeah, (BLEEP). 1489 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,679 Oh, that is gold. Well done, mate. Yeah, (BLEEP). 1490 00:35:47,760 --> 00:35:47,999 Well done, well done. Sweet, man. 1491 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,799 Well done, well done. Sweet, man. 1492 00:35:49,880 --> 00:35:49,999 That is bloody good. What a relief, eh? Ho-ho. 1493 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,999 That is bloody good. What a relief, eh? Ho-ho. 1494 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,799 That is bloody good. What a relief, eh? Ho-ho. 1495 00:35:52,880 --> 00:35:53,999 Now we can start thinking about getting some opal again, eh? I'm thinking about a drink. 1496 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,999 Now we can start thinking about getting some opal again, eh? I'm thinking about a drink. 1497 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:56,679 Now we can start thinking about getting some opal again, eh? I'm thinking about a drink. 1498 00:35:56,760 --> 00:35:57,999 I'm thirsty. Oh, yeah, yeah. I'm thirsty first, too. 1499 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,679 I'm thirsty. Oh, yeah, yeah. I'm thirsty first, too. 1500 00:35:59,760 --> 00:35:59,999 It was an awesome relief 1501 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,759 It was an awesome relief 1502 00:36:01,840 --> 00:36:01,999 to just be on the claim we want to be on. 1503 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,999 to just be on the claim we want to be on. 1504 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:04,719 to just be on the claim we want to be on. 1505 00:36:04,800 --> 00:36:05,999 Very exciting. Yeah, there's a lot of good-looking dirt there. 1506 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999 Very exciting. Yeah, there's a lot of good-looking dirt there. 1507 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:08,439 Very exciting. Yeah, there's a lot of good-looking dirt there. 1508 00:36:09,480 --> 00:36:09,999 It's a pretty good feeling, cos we've all worked pretty hard 1509 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,999 It's a pretty good feeling, cos we've all worked pretty hard 1510 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,199 It's a pretty good feeling, cos we've all worked pretty hard 1511 00:36:12,280 --> 00:36:13,999 to get it there, so we are all pretty happy, 1512 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:14,519 to get it there, so we are all pretty happy, 1513 00:36:14,600 --> 00:36:15,999 and, yeah, I think everyone deserves a nice cold beer 1514 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,079 and, yeah, I think everyone deserves a nice cold beer 1515 00:36:17,160 --> 00:36:17,999 after the day we've had. 1516 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,479 after the day we've had. 1517 00:36:19,560 --> 00:36:19,999 Fingers crossed, the next few weeks, we are sitting on the opal. 1518 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:21,999 Fingers crossed, the next few weeks, we are sitting on the opal. 1519 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,359 Fingers crossed, the next few weeks, we are sitting on the opal. 1520 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:31,999 I'm trying not to let any stress or pressure get to me. 1521 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,759 I'm trying not to let any stress or pressure get to me. 1522 00:36:33,840 --> 00:36:33,999 But there's definitely an underiding feeling 1523 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,999 But there's definitely an underiding feeling 1524 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,119 But there's definitely an underiding feeling 1525 00:36:36,200 --> 00:36:37,999 of we've got a lot more on our plate now. 1526 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,079 of we've got a lot more on our plate now. 1527 00:36:39,160 --> 00:36:39,999 We are not just trying to cover our own backsides. 1528 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,879 We are not just trying to cover our own backsides. 1529 00:36:41,960 --> 00:36:41,999 We've actually got to pull opal out and pay back our investor 1530 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999 We've actually got to pull opal out and pay back our investor 1531 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,279 We've actually got to pull opal out and pay back our investor 1532 00:36:45,360 --> 00:36:45,999 and hopefully get him a really good return. 1533 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,759 and hopefully get him a really good return. 1534 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:49,999 With their mine running out of opal, 1535 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,359 With their mine running out of opal, 1536 00:36:51,440 --> 00:36:51,999 the Young Guns are searching for a new claim in West Field 1537 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999 the Young Guns are searching for a new claim in West Field 1538 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,559 the Young Guns are searching for a new claim in West Field 1539 00:36:55,640 --> 00:36:55,999 on the advice of Jaymin's grandfather, 1540 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,879 on the advice of Jaymin's grandfather, 1541 00:36:57,960 --> 00:36:57,999 a White Cliffs mining veteran. 1542 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,999 a White Cliffs mining veteran. 1543 00:37:00,080 --> 00:37:01,999 Ooh, there's a mine. 1544 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:02,119 Ooh, there's a mine. 1545 00:37:02,200 --> 00:37:03,999 I mean, it's always dangerous when you're going down these old shafts. 1546 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,399 I mean, it's always dangerous when you're going down these old shafts. 1547 00:37:05,480 --> 00:37:05,999 You don't know what's at the bottom, you don't know what's waiting, you don't know the condition of it. 1548 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,999 You don't know what's at the bottom, you don't know what's waiting, you don't know the condition of it. 1549 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,999 You don't know what's at the bottom, you don't know what's waiting, you don't know the condition of it. 1550 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:10,439 You don't know what's at the bottom, you don't know what's waiting, you don't know the condition of it. 1551 00:37:10,520 --> 00:37:11,999 Hopefully we've got enough ladder to get down there. (GRUNTS) 1552 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,479 Hopefully we've got enough ladder to get down there. (GRUNTS) 1553 00:37:13,560 --> 00:37:13,999 Easy does it. Oh! Ooh, ooh, ooh! 1554 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,679 Easy does it. Oh! Ooh, ooh, ooh! 1555 00:37:15,760 --> 00:37:15,999 Watch it. It's in there. You guys got it? 1556 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,759 Watch it. It's in there. You guys got it? 1557 00:37:17,840 --> 00:37:17,999 Grab it, grab it! (LADDER CLANGS) 1558 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,999 Grab it, grab it! (LADDER CLANGS) 1559 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:20,839 Grab it, grab it! (LADDER CLANGS) 1560 00:37:20,920 --> 00:37:21,999 That was our bottom rung that just fell off. 1561 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,799 That was our bottom rung that just fell off. 1562 00:37:23,880 --> 00:37:23,999 Bottom two rungs of the ladder hit the ground and bounced back off. 1563 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999 Bottom two rungs of the ladder hit the ground and bounced back off. 1564 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,719 Bottom two rungs of the ladder hit the ground and bounced back off. 1565 00:37:27,800 --> 00:37:27,999 So me and Noah are gonna stay up here. JC's gonna quickly climb down. 1566 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 So me and Noah are gonna stay up here. JC's gonna quickly climb down. 1567 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,959 So me and Noah are gonna stay up here. JC's gonna quickly climb down. 1568 00:37:31,040 --> 00:37:31,999 You know, that's probably what? 15-foot or so from the bottom. 1569 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,999 You know, that's probably what? 15-foot or so from the bottom. 1570 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:34,399 You know, that's probably what? 15-foot or so from the bottom. 1571 00:37:34,480 --> 00:37:35,999 So he's got a 15-foot drop between him and the last rung of the ladder, 1572 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,439 So he's got a 15-foot drop between him and the last rung of the ladder, 1573 00:37:37,520 --> 00:37:37,999 and he's got to reach across, grab that and hook it back on. 1574 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 and he's got to reach across, grab that and hook it back on. 1575 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,079 and he's got to reach across, grab that and hook it back on. 1576 00:37:41,160 --> 00:37:41,999 How are you going, JC? Hanging off of the ladder, 1577 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,959 How are you going, JC? Hanging off of the ladder, 1578 00:37:44,040 --> 00:37:45,999 trying to pick it up and turn it around. 1579 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,439 trying to pick it up and turn it around. 1580 00:37:46,520 --> 00:37:47,999 This is scaring me right now. 1581 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,519 This is scaring me right now. 1582 00:37:49,560 --> 00:37:49,999 If JC falls and is injured, 1583 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,999 If JC falls and is injured, 1584 00:37:52,080 --> 00:37:53,999 the closest major hospital 1585 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,239 the closest major hospital 1586 00:37:54,320 --> 00:37:55,999 is 240 kilometres away. 1587 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:56,799 is 240 kilometres away. 1588 00:37:56,880 --> 00:37:57,999 Yeah, definitely getting the butterflies. 1589 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,039 Yeah, definitely getting the butterflies. 1590 00:37:59,120 --> 00:37:59,999 This bloody rung... 1591 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,079 This bloody rung... 1592 00:38:03,160 --> 00:38:03,999 Going down a mine is sketchy in itself, 1593 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,879 Going down a mine is sketchy in itself, 1594 00:38:05,960 --> 00:38:05,999 just hopping on a ladder. So when you put a ladder into place 1595 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,999 just hopping on a ladder. So when you put a ladder into place 1596 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,519 just hopping on a ladder. So when you put a ladder into place 1597 00:38:09,600 --> 00:38:09,999 and the bottom rung drops off, it's hard to deal with, 1598 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 and the bottom rung drops off, it's hard to deal with, 1599 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,759 and the bottom rung drops off, it's hard to deal with, 1600 00:38:12,840 --> 00:38:13,999 but somebody's got to get down there and grab it. 1601 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,799 but somebody's got to get down there and grab it. 1602 00:38:15,880 --> 00:38:15,999 And going down, you need to have your wits about you, 1603 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,999 And going down, you need to have your wits about you, 1604 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,359 And going down, you need to have your wits about you, 1605 00:38:18,440 --> 00:38:19,999 cos, ah, it can be terrible. 1606 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:20,439 cos, ah, it can be terrible. 1607 00:38:20,520 --> 00:38:21,999 One slip and, you know, broken bones. 1608 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,079 One slip and, you know, broken bones. 1609 00:38:24,280 --> 00:38:25,999 (GRUNTS) 1610 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:26,359 (GRUNTS) 1611 00:38:26,440 --> 00:38:27,999 (LADDER CLANGING) 1612 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,439 (LADDER CLANGING) 1613 00:38:29,720 --> 00:38:29,999 How is it looking down there, JC? 1614 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,719 How is it looking down there, JC? 1615 00:38:31,800 --> 00:38:31,999 All right, I think it's good to go. 1616 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,919 All right, I think it's good to go. 1617 00:38:35,680 --> 00:38:35,999 See you down there, buddy. 1618 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,839 See you down there, buddy. 1619 00:38:42,280 --> 00:38:43,999 How are you going? You about halfway now, I reckon? 1620 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:44,759 How are you going? You about halfway now, I reckon? 1621 00:38:44,840 --> 00:38:45,999 I'm... (INDISTINCT). I think I'm almost there. 1622 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,599 I'm... (INDISTINCT). I think I'm almost there. 1623 00:38:47,680 --> 00:38:47,999 I'll come down now. 1624 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,719 I'll come down now. 1625 00:38:52,880 --> 00:38:53,999 Ooh. There is a bit of space down here, isn't there, boys? 1626 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,959 Ooh. There is a bit of space down here, isn't there, boys? 1627 00:38:56,040 --> 00:38:57,999 That is huge. Look at that roof, nice and solid. 1628 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,279 That is huge. Look at that roof, nice and solid. 1629 00:38:59,360 --> 00:38:59,999 Yeah, it's a solid roof. If I can't knock it down, 1630 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,639 Yeah, it's a solid roof. If I can't knock it down, 1631 00:39:01,720 --> 00:39:01,999 then nothing's gonna knock it down. All right, first one to find 1632 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 then nothing's gonna knock it down. All right, first one to find 1633 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,519 then nothing's gonna knock it down. All right, first one to find 1634 00:39:04,600 --> 00:39:05,999 a good opal wins, I reckon, boys. 1635 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,599 a good opal wins, I reckon, boys. 1636 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:09,999 You know, X marks the spot. 1637 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:10,919 You know, X marks the spot. 1638 00:39:13,560 --> 00:39:13,999 Ooh, I found opal. 1639 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,999 Ooh, I found opal. 1640 00:39:16,080 --> 00:39:17,999 Yeah? It's actually nice, eh? Uh-huh. 1641 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,159 Yeah? It's actually nice, eh? Uh-huh. 1642 00:39:18,240 --> 00:39:19,999 There's more opal around this side, too. 1643 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:20,239 There's more opal around this side, too. 1644 00:39:20,320 --> 00:39:21,999 It runs straight through the wall, all here. (INDISTINCT). Oh, nice. 1645 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,999 It runs straight through the wall, all here. (INDISTINCT). Oh, nice. 1646 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,519 It runs straight through the wall, all here. (INDISTINCT). Oh, nice. 1647 00:39:24,600 --> 00:39:25,999 We've got some blue, green, nice bit of trace. 1648 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,159 We've got some blue, green, nice bit of trace. 1649 00:39:28,400 --> 00:39:29,999 The Young Guns have found crystal opal. 1650 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,319 The Young Guns have found crystal opal. 1651 00:39:31,400 --> 00:39:31,999 It's a blue, green seam. 1652 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,399 It's a blue, green seam. 1653 00:39:33,480 --> 00:39:33,999 And in its rough state, can be worth up 1654 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:35,679 And in its rough state, can be worth up 1655 00:39:35,760 --> 00:39:35,999 to $500 a gram. 1656 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,999 to $500 a gram. 1657 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:38,199 to $500 a gram. 1658 00:39:38,280 --> 00:39:39,999 I think we're getting excited now, aren't we, boys? Yeah. Yeah. 1659 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,279 I think we're getting excited now, aren't we, boys? Yeah. Yeah. 1660 00:39:41,360 --> 00:39:41,999 I think we are going to have to peg this. It's too good to let go. 1661 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,999 I think we are going to have to peg this. It's too good to let go. 1662 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:44,479 I think we are going to have to peg this. It's too good to let go. 1663 00:39:44,560 --> 00:39:45,999 This mine is seriously shaping up. 1664 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,239 This mine is seriously shaping up. 1665 00:39:47,320 --> 00:39:47,999 Hopefully this will be the next venture for the Young Guns. 1666 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,999 Hopefully this will be the next venture for the Young Guns. 1667 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:50,559 Hopefully this will be the next venture for the Young Guns. 1668 00:39:50,640 --> 00:39:51,999 The whole mine looks really safe and stable, 1669 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:52,959 The whole mine looks really safe and stable, 1670 00:39:53,040 --> 00:39:53,999 and the ground looks great. We are so excited to actually 1671 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,919 and the ground looks great. We are so excited to actually 1672 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,999 get into a new mine where we can just dig our hearts out. 1673 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,839 get into a new mine where we can just dig our hearts out. 1674 00:39:59,920 --> 00:39:59,999 We got the investor, so I think 1675 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,999 We got the investor, so I think 1676 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:02,119 We got the investor, so I think 1677 00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:03,999 we are all really keen just to get started. 1678 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,359 we are all really keen just to get started. 1679 00:40:04,440 --> 00:40:05,999 We have not seen opal trace like this anywhere else. 1680 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,999 We have not seen opal trace like this anywhere else. 1681 00:40:08,080 --> 00:40:09,999 Next step is pegging the claim and then getting the gear down here, 1682 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,279 Next step is pegging the claim and then getting the gear down here, 1683 00:40:11,360 --> 00:40:11,999 which is gonna be a massive challenge. 1684 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,479 which is gonna be a massive challenge. 1685 00:40:13,560 --> 00:40:13,999 All right, boys, I think we've got ourselves a whole new mine. Whoo! Yeah! 1686 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,999 All right, boys, I think we've got ourselves a whole new mine. Whoo! Yeah! 1687 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,319 All right, boys, I think we've got ourselves a whole new mine. Whoo! Yeah! 1688 00:40:17,400 --> 00:40:17,999 That's it, Noz. That's it. (LAUGHS) 1689 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,999 That's it, Noz. That's it. (LAUGHS) 1690 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:20,759 That's it, Noz. That's it. (LAUGHS) 1691 00:40:20,840 --> 00:40:21,999 All right, let's get out of here. 1692 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,839 All right, let's get out of here. 1693 00:40:30,400 --> 00:40:31,999 50-60 tonne of dirt. We saw that little bit of green. 1694 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,839 50-60 tonne of dirt. We saw that little bit of green. 1695 00:40:33,920 --> 00:40:33,999 You know, fingers crossed. After three days of mining 1696 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 You know, fingers crossed. After three days of mining 1697 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,399 You know, fingers crossed. After three days of mining 1698 00:40:37,480 --> 00:40:37,999 and over $1,000 in costs, 1699 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,839 and over $1,000 in costs, 1700 00:40:39,920 --> 00:40:39,999 the pressure is on for the Cheals' truckload of dirt 1701 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,999 the pressure is on for the Cheals' truckload of dirt 1702 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,959 the pressure is on for the Cheals' truckload of dirt 1703 00:40:43,040 --> 00:40:43,999 to show signs of opal. 1704 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,039 to show signs of opal. 1705 00:40:46,040 --> 00:40:47,999 40 litres of diesel runs a wash plant for the day, 1706 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,999 40 litres of diesel runs a wash plant for the day, 1707 00:40:49,080 --> 00:40:49,999 and then you've got the price of running the truck. 1708 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,439 and then you've got the price of running the truck. 1709 00:40:51,520 --> 00:40:51,999 They are the same there. You know, that could cripple you. 1710 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,999 They are the same there. You know, that could cripple you. 1711 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,039 They are the same there. You know, that could cripple you. 1712 00:40:54,120 --> 00:40:55,999 If you're not finding opal, the money goes out pretty quick. 1713 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,439 If you're not finding opal, the money goes out pretty quick. 1714 00:40:58,600 --> 00:40:59,999 You never know. It could be... You know, a pile of dirt 1715 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,879 You never know. It could be... You know, a pile of dirt 1716 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:01,999 could have $100,000 in it. 1717 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,999 could have $100,000 in it. 1718 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:04,079 could have $100,000 in it. 1719 00:41:04,160 --> 00:41:05,999 The team are looking for seam opal - 1720 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,839 The team are looking for seam opal - 1721 00:41:06,920 --> 00:41:07,999 formed when silica-rich water 1722 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:08,919 formed when silica-rich water 1723 00:41:09,000 --> 00:41:09,999 produces opal in long, narrow voids. 1724 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,879 produces opal in long, narrow voids. 1725 00:41:11,960 --> 00:41:11,999 And nobbies - solid pebbles of opal 1726 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 And nobbies - solid pebbles of opal 1727 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:14,679 And nobbies - solid pebbles of opal 1728 00:41:14,760 --> 00:41:15,999 created in a hollow, round crevices. 1729 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,159 created in a hollow, round crevices. 1730 00:41:21,000 --> 00:41:21,999 (GRAVEL CRUNCHING) 1731 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:22,999 (GRAVEL CRUNCHING) 1732 00:41:27,000 --> 00:41:27,999 Ooh, that's bright. 1733 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:28,999 Ooh, that's bright. 1734 00:41:30,760 --> 00:41:31,999 We've got some green seam. Pretty much what we... 1735 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,679 We've got some green seam. Pretty much what we... 1736 00:41:33,760 --> 00:41:33,999 plucked out underground. 1737 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,759 plucked out underground. 1738 00:41:36,680 --> 00:41:37,999 This is what we call trace. This is what you look for 1739 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,079 This is what we call trace. This is what you look for 1740 00:41:39,160 --> 00:41:39,999 when you're looking for opal and, you know, it's encouraging to see that. 1741 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,999 when you're looking for opal and, you know, it's encouraging to see that. 1742 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,879 when you're looking for opal and, you know, it's encouraging to see that. 1743 00:41:42,960 --> 00:41:43,999 It's a good sign. It's a really bright colour, 1744 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,039 It's a good sign. It's a really bright colour, 1745 00:41:45,120 --> 00:41:45,999 so hopefully we can get a few nobbies with a similar colour and we'll be all right. 1746 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,999 so hopefully we can get a few nobbies with a similar colour and we'll be all right. 1747 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,559 so hopefully we can get a few nobbies with a similar colour and we'll be all right. 1748 00:41:59,200 --> 00:41:59,999 There's a nobby. Look, that's what I wanted to see. 1749 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,719 There's a nobby. Look, that's what I wanted to see. 1750 00:42:01,800 --> 00:42:01,999 One nobby with colour in it. We've got it. 1751 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,999 One nobby with colour in it. We've got it. 1752 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:04,439 One nobby with colour in it. We've got it. 1753 00:42:04,520 --> 00:42:05,999 Check that out, Dad. 1754 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,039 Check that out, Dad. 1755 00:42:07,120 --> 00:42:07,999 Looks like it's got red in that one. 1756 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,279 Looks like it's got red in that one. 1757 00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:09,999 Yeah. That's nice. 1758 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,799 Yeah. That's nice. 1759 00:42:11,880 --> 00:42:11,999 Oh, bright flash in that. Look at that. Far out! 1760 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,999 Oh, bright flash in that. Look at that. Far out! 1761 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,119 Oh, bright flash in that. Look at that. Far out! 1762 00:42:15,200 --> 00:42:15,999 Another little nobby. 1763 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,399 Another little nobby. 1764 00:42:17,480 --> 00:42:17,999 Oh, bazinga! A bit of red in that one, eh? 1765 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,999 Oh, bazinga! A bit of red in that one, eh? 1766 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,319 Oh, bazinga! A bit of red in that one, eh? 1767 00:42:21,640 --> 00:42:21,999 I'm pretty happy, you know. That's really positive, what we're seeing there. 1768 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,999 I'm pretty happy, you know. That's really positive, what we're seeing there. 1769 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,319 I'm pretty happy, you know. That's really positive, what we're seeing there. 1770 00:42:25,400 --> 00:42:25,999 We've proved there's nobbies and colour down there under that fault. 1771 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,999 We've proved there's nobbies and colour down there under that fault. 1772 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:28,719 We've proved there's nobbies and colour down there under that fault. 1773 00:42:28,800 --> 00:42:29,999 That means, to me, there's a really good chance down there 1774 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,599 That means, to me, there's a really good chance down there 1775 00:42:31,680 --> 00:42:31,999 of finding some decent money. 1776 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,879 of finding some decent money. 1777 00:42:33,960 --> 00:42:33,999 I think this definitely, you know, gives us the confidence 1778 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,999 I think this definitely, you know, gives us the confidence 1779 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,799 I think this definitely, you know, gives us the confidence 1780 00:42:36,880 --> 00:42:37,999 to go back there. Yeah, I'm pretty relieved to see that. 1781 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,719 to go back there. Yeah, I'm pretty relieved to see that. 1782 00:42:39,800 --> 00:42:39,999 I was thinking, jeez, we've been burning a heap of diesel. 1783 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,999 I was thinking, jeez, we've been burning a heap of diesel. 1784 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,759 I was thinking, jeez, we've been burning a heap of diesel. 1785 00:42:42,840 --> 00:42:43,999 I mean, if we don't see nothing, 1786 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,919 I mean, if we don't see nothing, 1787 00:42:45,000 --> 00:42:45,999 it's a little bit disappointing. 1788 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,999 it's a little bit disappointing. 1789 00:42:47,080 --> 00:42:47,999 But if you get them larger nobbies, 1790 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,239 But if you get them larger nobbies, 1791 00:42:49,320 --> 00:42:49,999 you got a lot of money very quickly. 1792 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,359 you got a lot of money very quickly. 1793 00:42:51,440 --> 00:42:51,999 The Cheals have found seam and nobby opal - 1794 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,999 The Cheals have found seam and nobby opal - 1795 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,999 The Cheals have found seam and nobby opal - 1796 00:42:55,080 --> 00:42:55,999 blue, green with flashes of red and yellow. 1797 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,959 blue, green with flashes of red and yellow. 1798 00:42:58,040 --> 00:42:59,999 It's in the rough and there's eight grams. 1799 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,679 It's in the rough and there's eight grams. 1800 00:43:01,640 --> 00:43:01,999 There might be two or $300 there, but the value for me in that 1801 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,999 There might be two or $300 there, but the value for me in that 1802 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:04,679 There might be two or $300 there, but the value for me in that 1803 00:43:04,760 --> 00:43:05,999 is knowing that the colours are carrying down underneath. 1804 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,999 is knowing that the colours are carrying down underneath. 1805 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:08,079 is knowing that the colours are carrying down underneath. 1806 00:43:08,160 --> 00:43:09,999 And no one else ever has worked down that deep 1807 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,879 And no one else ever has worked down that deep 1808 00:43:10,960 --> 00:43:11,999 under that Z fault. We're the first to have a look there, so... 1809 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 under that Z fault. We're the first to have a look there, so... 1810 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,199 under that Z fault. We're the first to have a look there, so... 1811 00:43:14,280 --> 00:43:15,999 Mm-hm. ..you never know, it might be the best thing we ever do. 1812 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,119 Mm-hm. ..you never know, it might be the best thing we ever do. 1813 00:43:17,200 --> 00:43:17,999 Hopefully. There is still pressure on us, 1814 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,999 Hopefully. There is still pressure on us, 1815 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:20,159 Hopefully. There is still pressure on us, 1816 00:43:20,240 --> 00:43:21,999 but I think with what we've got there, it's a promising sign 1817 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,759 but I think with what we've got there, it's a promising sign 1818 00:43:23,840 --> 00:43:23,999 that there could be a lot of money there. 1819 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,999 that there could be a lot of money there. 1820 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:26,519 that there could be a lot of money there. 1821 00:43:26,600 --> 00:43:27,999 I don't think we are too far off. I'd say we're all pretty keen 1822 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,719 I don't think we are too far off. I'd say we're all pretty keen 1823 00:43:29,800 --> 00:43:29,999 to get down that little bit deeper in the floor. 1824 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,919 to get down that little bit deeper in the floor. 1825 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,999 And I'm really excited. I'm pumped, actually. 1826 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,079 And I'm really excited. I'm pumped, actually. 1827 00:43:35,160 --> 00:43:35,999 I've got a really big gut feeling 1828 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,199 I've got a really big gut feeling 1829 00:43:37,280 --> 00:43:37,999 we haven't drained it out and seen the pocket 1830 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,399 we haven't drained it out and seen the pocket 1831 00:43:39,480 --> 00:43:39,999 underneath that Z fault. And, look, to be honest, 1832 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:41,759 underneath that Z fault. And, look, to be honest, 1833 00:43:41,840 --> 00:43:41,999 I just think it's a matter of when we do. 1834 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,999 I just think it's a matter of when we do. 1835 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:44,239 I just think it's a matter of when we do. 1836 00:43:44,320 --> 00:43:45,999 I guess we will wait and see. 1837 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:46,319 I guess we will wait and see. 1838 00:44:03,720 --> 00:44:03,999 Subtitles by Deluxe 1839 00:44:04,000 --> 00:44:05,719 Subtitles by Deluxe 1840 00:44:06,305 --> 00:45:06,643 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm